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Meire M, De Moor RJG. Principle and antimicrobial efficacy of laser-activated irrigation: A narrative review. Int Endod J 2024; 57:841-860. [PMID: 38340037 DOI: 10.1111/iej.14042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Revised: 01/28/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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In the last two decades, the activation of root canal irrigants with pulsed lasers as an adjunct in root canal treatment has become increasingly popular. This narrative review explains the physical basics and the working mechanism of laser-activated irrigation (LAI), explores the parameters influencing LAI efficacy, considers historical evolutions in the field and summarizes laboratory and clinical evidence with emphasis on the antimicrobial action of LAI. Cavitation is the driving force behind LAI, with growing and imploding vapour bubbles around the laser tip causing various secondary phenomena in the irrigant, leading to intense liquid dynamics throughout the underlying root canal. High-speed imaging research has shown that laser wavelength, pulse energy, pulse length and fibre tip geometry are parameters that influence this cavitation process. Nevertheless, this has not resulted in standardized settings for LAI. Consequently, there is significant variability in studies assessing LAI efficacy, complicating the synthesis of results. Laboratory studies in extracted teeth suggest that, with regard to canal disinfection, LAI is superior to conventional irrigation and there is a trend of higher antimicrobial efficacy of LAI compared to ultrasonic activation. Clinical evidence is limited to trials demonstrating similar postoperative pain levels after LAI versus no activation or ultrasonic activation. Clinical evidence concerning the effect of LAI on healing of apical periodontitis as yet is scarce.
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- Maarten Meire
- Department of Oral Health Sciences, Section of Endodontology, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Oral Health Sciences, Section of Endodontology, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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Chalub LO, Nunes GP, Strazzi-Sahyon HB, Ferrisse TM, Dos Santos PH, Gomes-Filho JE, Cintra LTA, Sivieri-Araujo G. Antimicrobial effectiveness of ultrasonic irrigation in root canal treatment: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials and meta-analysis. Clin Oral Investig 2023; 27:1343-1361. [PMID: 36757461 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-023-04897-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2022] [Accepted: 02/01/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis (SRM) was to answer the question as to whether the use of ultrasonic irrigation (UI) results in better antimicrobial activity in root canal disinfection compared to conventional irrigation (CI). METHODS A literature search was performed in the main scientific databases, carried out until October 2021. The eligibility criteria were randomized clinical trials (RCTs). Two meta-analyses were conducted using R software with the "META" package. The mean difference (MD) and odds ratio (OR) measure of effect were calculated. The fixed effect model was applied with a 95% confidence interval. The Cochrane collaboration scale was used to assess risk of bias and the GRADE tool to assess the quality of evidence. RESULTS A total of 1782 records were screened, and 12 studies meeting the criteria were included in this review. A low risk of bias was observed for most domains, except allocation concealment that was considered unclear. The certainty of evidence was classified as moderate in the OR meta-analyses and low in the MD meta-analyses. Ultrasonic irrigation resulted in a better antimicrobial effect in both meta-analyses, MD 1.42 [1.60; 1.23] p < 0.0001, I2 = 80%; and OR 3.86 [1.98; 7.53] p< 0.0001, I2 = 28.7%. CONCLUSION Within the limitations of this SRM, UI presented better antimicrobial efficacy than CI. CLINICAL RELEVANCE UI should be used by clinicians as it promotes better antimicrobial efficacy in patients undergoing endodontic treatment.
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- Lucas Orbolato Chalub
- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, Araçatuba School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University - UNESP, 1193 José Bonifácio Street, Araçatuba, SP, 16015-050, Brazil
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, Araçatuba School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University - UNESP, 1193 José Bonifácio Street, Araçatuba, SP, 16015-050, Brazil
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- Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Araçatuba School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University - UNESP, 1193 José Bonifácio Street, Araçatuba, SP, 16015-050, Brazil
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- Oral Medicine, Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, Araraquara School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University - UNESP, 1680 Humaitá Street, Araraquara, SP, 14801-385, Brazil
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- Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Araçatuba School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University - UNESP, 1193 José Bonifácio Street, Araçatuba, SP, 16015-050, Brazil
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, Araçatuba School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University - UNESP, 1193 José Bonifácio Street, Araçatuba, SP, 16015-050, Brazil
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, Araçatuba School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University - UNESP, 1193 José Bonifácio Street, Araçatuba, SP, 16015-050, Brazil
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, Araçatuba School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University - UNESP, 1193 José Bonifácio Street, Araçatuba, SP, 16015-050, Brazil.
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Cîmpean SI, Pop-Ciutrila IS, Matei SR, Colosi IA, Costache C, Nicula GZ, Badea IC, Colceriu Burtea L. Effectiveness of Different Final Irrigation Procedures on Enterococcus faecalis Infected Root Canals: An In Vitro Evaluation. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:ma15196688. [PMID: 36234029 PMCID: PMC9571448 DOI: 10.3390/ma15196688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2022] [Revised: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 09/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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This study aimed to evaluate the antibacterial effect of three final irrigation protocols and to compare their ability to remove the smear layer and debris from the root canal. Methods: Sixty-three single-rooted human teeth were inoculated with Enterococcus faecalis for 14 days. The teeth were divided into a positive control group (N = 3) and three treatment groups (N = 20) as follows: final irrigation with saline solution (control group), irrigation with 5.25% NaOCl ultrasonically activated with EndoUltra (EU), standard needle irrigation with Qmix 2in1 (Qx) and irrigation with 5.25% NaOCl activated using SiroLaser Blue (SB). The bacterial load was evaluated by analyzing the colony-forming units (CFU/mL). Selected specimens were split longitudinally and examined using scanning electron microscopy in order to determine the presence of a smear layer and debris. Statistical analyses were performed using one-way ANOVA and the Kruskal−Wallis rank-sum test. Results: Activation of NaOCl with EndoUltra or SiroLaser Blue was superior at reducing intracanal bacteria relative to standard needle irrigation with Qmix 2in1 solution (p < 0.05). Even though SiroLaser Blue showed the best results for removing the smear layer and debris, no significant differences were detected between the groups (p > 0.05). Conclusions: Final irrigation with 5.25% NaOCl ultrasonically activated using EndoUltra or SiroLaser Blue demonstrated a higher efficacy in bacterial reduction than standard needle irrigation with Qmix 2in1.
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- Sanda Ileana Cîmpean
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 33 Motilor Street, 400001 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 33 Motilor Street, 400001 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 33 Motilor Street, 400001 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Molecular Sciences, Discipline of Microbiology, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 6 Louis Pasteur Street, 400349 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Molecular Sciences, Discipline of Microbiology, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 6 Louis Pasteur Street, 400349 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Molecular Sciences, Discipline of Cell and Molecular Biology, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 6 Louis Pasteur Street, 400349 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Prevention in Dentistry, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 31 Avram Iancu Street, 400083 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 33 Motilor Street, 400001 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Podolian A, Nadtochiy A, Korotchenkov O, Schlosser V. Frequency-Dependent Sonochemical Processing of Silicon Surfaces in Tetrahydrofuran Studied by Surface Photovoltage Transients. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26123756. [PMID: 34203065 PMCID: PMC8234855 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26123756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2021] [Revised: 06/14/2021] [Accepted: 06/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The field of chemical and physical transformations induced by ultrasonic waves has shown steady progress during the past decades. There is a solid core of established results and some topics that are not thoroughly developed. The effect of varying ultrasonic frequency is among the most beneficial issues that require advances. In this work, the effect of sonication of Si wafers in tetrahydrofuran on the photovoltage performance was studied, with the specific goal of studying the influence of the varying frequency. The applied ultrasonic transducer design approach enables the construction of the transducer operating at about 400 kHz with a sufficient sonochemical efficiency. The measurements of the surface photovoltage (SPV) transients were performed on p-type Cz-Si(111) wafers. Sonication was done in tetrahydrofuran, methanol, and in their 3:1 mixture. When using tetrahydrofuran, the enhanced SPV signal (up to ≈80%) was observed due to increasing sonication frequency to 400 kHz. In turn, the signal was decreased down to ≈75% of the initial value when the frequency is lowered to 28 kHz. The addition of methanol suppressed this significant difference. It was implied that different decay processes with hydrogen decomposed from tetrahydrofuran could be attempted to explain the mechanism behind the observed frequency-dependent behavior.
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- Artem Podolian
- Faculty of Physics, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, 01601 Kyiv, Ukraine; (A.P.); (A.N.); (O.K.)
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- Faculty of Physics, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, 01601 Kyiv, Ukraine; (A.P.); (A.N.); (O.K.)
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- Faculty of Physics, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, 01601 Kyiv, Ukraine; (A.P.); (A.N.); (O.K.)
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- Department of Electronic Properties of Materials, Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna, A-1090 Wien, Austria
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +43-1-4277-72-611
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Aryadi, Sartiono E, Iskandar B, Sudhana W. Root canal cleaning effectiveness with passive ultrasonic irrigation: A comparative in vitro study between Irrisafe and EndoUltra tip. SCIENTIFIC DENTAL JOURNAL 2021. [DOI: 10.4103/sdj.sdj_65_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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