Objectives: Post-endodontic pain (PEP) represents a significant challenge for dentists and patients. It can worsen patients’ quality of life and teeth function. This study compared the risk of PEP between irrigations using an EDDY device and a conventional endodontic needle among patients seeking initial non-s...
Objective: To compare in vitro irrigation systems’ efficacy in removing calcium hydroxide paste (Ca(OH)2) in single-root teeth. Methods: Sixty permanent teeth were prepared using ProTaper® rotatory instruments, up to F3. Specimens were split longitudinally into two halves, and two grooves located in the apic...
Objetivo: Avaliar as variações de temperatura dentro de 2 modelos de fornos de micro-ondas domésticos de única (F1) e dupla emissão de ondas (F2), a fim de investigar áreas de maior e menor intensidade do campo eletromagnético. Materiais e métodos: Um béquer com...
Objetivos: Avaliação da efetividade de 2 protocolos de esterilização de bandas ortodônticas. Métodos: Foram utilizadas 40 bandas ortodônticas para realizar o estudo,5 não foram utilizadas em pacientes, funcionando como controlo negativo. As outras35 bandas foram tes...
Introduction: The control of cross-infection is an imperative issue when dealing with dental impression materials in Dentistry and the lack of procedures for its control is currently a real problem. The aims of the present study consisted in evaluating the effectiveness of water washing and sodium hypochlorite disin...