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La Rosa GRM, Priolo CY, Abiad RS, Romeo VR, Ambu E, Pedullà E. Assessment of bone regeneration after maxillary radicular cyst enucleation with or without bone grafting materials: a retrospective cohort study. Clin Oral Investig 2024; 28:213. [PMID: 38480533 PMCID: PMC10937747 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-024-05612-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 03/10/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The limitations of spontaneous bone healing underscore the necessity for exploring alternative strategies to enhance bone regeneration in maxillary radicular cyst cases. This retrospective study aimed to assess the impact of a bone substitute material (i.e., Bio-Oss) on bone volume regeneration following maxillary radicular cyst enucleation using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). MATERIALS AND METHODS Seventy-three patients with maxillary radicular cysts were divided into two groups: one undergoing guided bone regeneration (GBR) with Bio-Oss and absorbable collagen membrane (n = 35), and the other receiving cyst excision alone (n = 38). Volumetric measurements using Amira software on CBCT scans evaluated bone regeneration, with cystic lesion shrinkage rates calculated. Intergroup comparisons utilized independent sample t-tests (P < 0.05), and linear regression analysis assessed the influence of preoperative cyst volume and group on bone healing. RESULTS Both groups showed similar success rates in bone formation at the 12-month follow-up, with no significant differences between them (mean (SD), control: 75.16 (19.17) vs. GBR: 82 (20.22), P > 0.05). Linear regression analysis revealed a negative correlation between preoperative cyst volume and bone regeneration in both groups (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION Bio-Oss may not significantly enhance bone augmentation in maxillary radicular cysts. In addition, preoperative cyst volume negatively affected the shrinkage rate of cystic lesions. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Clinicians should consider patient-specific factors such as anatomy and lesion size when determining the need for bone substitute materials. Future research could focus on optimizing treatment protocols and alternative regenerative strategies to improve patient outcomes in maxillary cyst cases.
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- Giusy Rita Maria La Rosa
- Department of General Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, University of Catania, Catania, Italy.
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- Department of General Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Endodontic Division, Faculty of Dentistry, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of General Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Unit of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, Department of Medical Biotechnologies, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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Ambu E, Gori B, Marruganti C, Malvicini G, Bordone A, Giberti L, Grandini S, Gaeta C. Influence of Calcified Canals Localization on the Accuracy of Guided Endodontic Therapy: A Case Series Study. Dent J (Basel) 2023; 11:183. [PMID: 37623279 PMCID: PMC10453682 DOI: 10.3390/dj11080183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2023] [Revised: 03/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
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This study aimed to evaluate the precision of the guided endodontic technique applied to calcified canals in anterior teeth in relation to demographic and dental variables. The present observational study was conducted during the period 2020-2021. The patients were consecutive referrals at the Department of Endodontics and Conservative Dentistry of the University Hospital of Siena. The guided endodontics protocol was applied using 0.75 mm diameter burs for the lower teeth and 0.90 mm for the upper teeth. The inclusion criteria were as follows: (i) teeth with pulp canal obliteration (PCO) associated with a periapical lesion (periapical index (PAI) ≥ 2); (ii) teeth with PCO that require the placement of a root canal post for the execution of a prosthetic treatment; (iii) teeth in which surgical treatment was not justified. Socio-demographic characteristics of the patients were recorded and related to the drill path accuracy through the guide in the calcified endodontic canal, evaluated through a radiographic analysis, and classified as optimal (in the center of the root canal) and acceptable (deviated peripherally/tangentially). A logistic regression model was built to predict the factors that influence the poor precision of the technique. Seventeen patients (mean age 48 years) with eighteen calcified single-rooted teeth were enrolled. All teeth were associated with periapical lesions with PAI scores from 2 to 5 (mean PAI: 3.055). From the model, it is evident that the presence of a calcification affecting the apical area of the root increases the probability of being off-center with the bur by about 15 times. In addition, a previous attempt at endodontic treatment and the position in the lower arch increases the probability of non-centrality of the drill, although in a non-statistically significant way. In any of the analyzed cases, the guided endodontic technique applied to PCO did not determine the presence of iatrogenic errors, such as perforations. However, the apical localization of the obliteration increases the probability of being off-center with the drill during the instrumentation phase by about 15 times.
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- Emanuele Ambu
- Unit of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, Department of Medical Biotechnologies, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy (G.M.)
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- Unit of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, Department of Medical Biotechnologies, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy (G.M.)
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- Unit of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, Department of Medical Biotechnologies, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy (G.M.)
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- Unit of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, Department of Medical Biotechnologies, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy (G.M.)
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- Unit of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, Department of Medical Biotechnologies, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy (G.M.)
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- Unit of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, Department of Medical Biotechnologies, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy (G.M.)
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Corsentino G, Mazzitelli C, Mazzoni A, Ambu E, Perotto C, Franciosi G, Grandini S. Sealing ability of two root-end filling materials at different retro-preparation lengths. J Oral Sci 2022; 64:80-84. [PMID: 34980823 DOI: 10.2334/josnusd.21-0309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of the present study was to evaluate the sealing performance, expressed as microleakage (ML), of two root-end filling materials when used at different retro-preparation lengths. METHODS Fifty single-rooted human teeth were collected for the study. The teeth were cut at the cement-enamel junction and endodontic treatment was performed. Each root was cut at 3 mm from the apex and then stored in wet condition. The teeth were divided into three groups according to the retro-preparation length: control group (no retro-preparation); group 1 (retro-preparation of 3 mm); group 2 (retro-preparation of 9 mm). The teeth were equally allocated to either Biodentine or Super EBA treatment group. The teeth were immersed in 3% methylene blue dye solution for 24 h. The samples were split longitudinally and the depth of dye penetration was examined through light microscopy. RESULTS No significant statistical differences were found at different retro-preparation lengths (P > 0.05). Differences were found between materials (P > 0.05). CONCLUSION Biodentine showed significantly lower ML when compared to Super-EBA and no statistical significative differences were observed when samples were retro-prepared at 3 mm or 9 mm.
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- Giacomo Corsentino
- Department of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, University of Siena
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna-Alma Mater Studiorum
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna-Alma Mater Studiorum
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- Department of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, University of Siena
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- Department of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, University of Siena
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- Department of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, University of Siena
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- Department of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, University of Siena
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Bardini G, Casula L, Ambu E, Musu D, Mercadè M, Cotti E. A 12-month follow-up of primary and secondary root canal treatment in teeth obturated with a hydraulic sealer. Clin Oral Investig 2020; 25:2757-2764. [PMID: 32989597 PMCID: PMC8208934 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-020-03590-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2020] [Accepted: 09/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Objectives This randomized, controlled, pilot study assessed the outcome of non-surgical primary/secondary root canal treatments either with a novel bioactive sealer and the single-cone technique or with gutta-percha, zinc oxide-eugenol sealer (ZOE), and warm vertical compaction. Materials and methods Sixty-nine patients were randomly divided into two groups that were treated using the single-cone technique with BioRootTM RCS (Septodont) (BIO group) or warm vertical compaction with gutta-percha and ZOE sealer (PCS group). Two subsamples (BIOAP and PCSAP) comprised the cases with apical periodontitis. Treatment was undertaken by four residents using a standardized instrumentation and disinfection protocol. The periapical index (PAI) was recorded, and clinical and radiographic follow-up performed at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months. Treatment success was assessed according to “periapical healing” and “tooth survival”. The test for the equality of proportions, t tests for the equality of means, and non-parametric K-sample tests for the equality of medians were applied when appropriate. Results The survival rate was similar in the BIO and PCS (p = 0.4074) and the BIOAP and PCSAP groups (p = 0.9114). The success rate was higher in the BIO groups, but not statistically significant (p = 0.0735). In both BIOAP and PCSAP groups, a progressive decrease in the PAI was observed. Conclusion At 12 months, both techniques showed reliable results. Further studies and longer follow-ups are needed. Clinical relevance This study documents the feasibility of using a bioactive sealer in conjunction with the single-cone technique to obturate the root canal and obtaining a predictable outcome. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov Identifie: NCT04249206
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- Giulia Bardini
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy.
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- Department of Medicine and Public Health, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Dentistry, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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Ambu E, Caruso S, Gatto R, Tecco S, Severino M. Regenerative endodontics procedure of an immature permanent mandibular molar with a necrotic pulp using biodentine: a 16 months radiographic follow-up. J BIOL REG HOMEOS AG 2020; 34:33-37. DENTAL SUPPLEMENT. [PMID: 32064833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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An ideal scenario for a tooth in necrosis with immature root would be to continue root development after the regeneration of pulp tissue. We report a case, where the regenerative endodontic procedure (REP) was done using biodentine as a scaffold in an immature mandibular molar tooth.
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- E Ambu
- Private practice, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Science, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Dental School, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Science, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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Pedullà E, Ambu E, Rovai F, Chang SW, Campedelli F, Corsentino G, Rapisarda S, La Rosa GRM, Grandini S. Influence of proper or reciprocating optimum torque reverse kinematics on cyclic fatigue of four single files. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019; 10:e12409. [PMID: 30848100 DOI: 10.1111/jicd.12409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2018] [Accepted: 10/19/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIM The aim of the present study was to evaluate the resistance to cyclic fatigue of heat-treated single files used in proper or in reciprocating optimum torque reverse motions. METHODS Ninety-six HyFlex electrical discharge machining (EDM), Reciproc R25 (Rec), WaveOne Primary (WO), and WaveOne Gold (WOG) Primary were used. Resistance to cyclic fatigue was determined by recording time to fracture in a stainless steel artificial canal. Differential scanning calorimetric analysis was performed. Data were analyzed by two-way analysis of variance and Bonferroni post-hoc tests at 0.05. RESULTS In both movements, HyFlex EDM showed higher time to fracture than other files (P < 0.0001). Rec showed higher time to fracture than WO (P < 0.0001), while WOG showed higher cyclic fatigue resistance than Rec and WO with both movements (P < 0.005). CONCLUSIONS Reciprocating optimum torque reverse motion improved significantly cyclic fatigue resistance of gold and controlled memory wire single files.
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- Eugenio Pedullà
- Department of General Surgery and Surgical-Medical Specialties, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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- Department of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery and Surgical-Medical Specialties, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery and Surgical-Medical Specialties, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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Ambu E, Fimiani M, Vigna M, Grandini S. Use of bioactive materials and limited FOV CBCT in the treatment of a replanted permanent tooth affected by inflammatory external root resorption: a case report. Eur J Paediatr Dent 2017; 18:51-55. [PMID: 28494604 DOI: 10.23804/ejpd.2017.18.01.11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Inflammatory external root resorption is one of the possible complications of replantation of an avulsed tooth. Several studies have shown that limited FOV CBCT is an efficient diagnostic support and in treatment planning of these cases in paediatric patients because of its high resolution combined with low radiation doses. The recent literature has suggested that Biodentine is an effective material for resolution of inflammatory root resorption. CASE REPORT This article describes the successful therapy of a replanted tooth affected by inflammatory root resorption. In the present case, a CBCT exam was performed to detect the extent of the damage, and the canal was filled with Biodentine in the apical third. At present, the threated tooth is asymptomatic, and the twelve months follow-up examination showed healing of periradicular hard tissues.
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- E Ambu
- Department of Odontostomatologic Sciences, University of Siena, Italy
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- Department of Odontostomatologic Sciences, University of Siena, Italy
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- Private Practice, Rimini Italy
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- Department of Odontostomatologic Sciences, University of Siena, Italy
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Pedullà E, Corsentino G, Ambu E, Rovai F, Campedelli F, Rapisarda S, La Rosa GR, Rapisarda E, Grandini S. Influence of continuous rotation or reciprocation of Optimum Torque Reverse motion on cyclic fatigue resistance of nickel-titanium rotary instruments. Int Endod J 2017; 51:522-528. [DOI: 10.1111/iej.12769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2016] [Accepted: 03/18/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- E. Pedullà
- Department of General Surgery and Surgical - Medical Specialties; University of Catania; Catania Italy
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- Department of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry; University of Siena; Siena Italy
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- Department of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry; University of Siena; Siena Italy
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- Private Practition; Perugia Italy
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- Department of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry; University of Siena; Siena Italy
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- Department of General Surgery and Surgical - Medical Specialties; University of Catania; Catania Italy
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- Department of General Surgery and Surgical - Medical Specialties; University of Catania; Catania Italy
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- Department of General Surgery and Surgical - Medical Specialties; University of Catania; Catania Italy
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- Department of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry; University of Siena; Siena Italy
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Giardino L, Savoldi E, Ambu E, Rimondini R, Palezona A, Debbia EA. Antimicrobial effect of MTAD, Tetraclean, Cloreximid, and sodium hypochlorite on three common endodontic pathogens. Indian J Dent Res 2010; 20:391. [PMID: 19884734 DOI: 10.4103/0970-9290.57353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the antimicrobial action of BioPure MTAD (Dentsply Tulsa Dental, Johnson City, TN), Tetraclean, Cloreximid (a mixture of Chlorhexidine (CHX) digluconate and Cetrimide), and 5.25% NaOCl (Ogna Laboratori Farmaceutici, Milano, Italy) against selected endodontic pathogens (Enterococcus faecalis, Porphyromonas gingivalis, and Prevotella intermedia). MATERIALS AND METHODS The agar plate diffusion procedure was used to observe the antimibrobial activity of irrigants. RESULTS Statistical analysis revealed significant effects of the different irrigants on the bacteria colonies. Treatment with 5.25% NaOCl induced a larger zone of microbial inhibition in Prevotella intermedia and Porphyromonas gingivalis (Tukey HSD post-test, P = 0.0001) when compare to MTAD, Tetraclean and CHX. Anyway, MTAD and Tetraclean were more effective to inhibit bacterial growth compared to CHX (P < 0.0001, Tukey HSD post-test). Furthermore, post hoc analysis revealed that MTAD and Tetraclean induced the largest zone of microbial inhibition of Enterococcus faecalis cultured under both aerobic and anaerobic conditions, when compared with 2% CHX and NaOCl (P < 0.0001, Tukey HSD post-test). The control group showed no microbial inhibition. CONCLUSION 5.25% NaOCl showed a high antimicrobial activity against anaerobic bacteria. MTAD and Tetraclean showed a high action against both, strictly anaerobic and facultative anaerobic bacteria. Chlorexidine + Cetrimide (Cloreximid) showed the lowest antibacterial activity against both, facultative and strictly anaerobic bacteria tested.
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- Luciano Giardino
- Departmentof Periodontology, Endodontology, Pharmacology and Microbiology, Dental School, University of Brescia, Italy.
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Ardizzoni A, Blasi E, Rimoldi C, Giardino L, Ambu E, Righi E, Neglia R. An in vitro and ex vivo study on two antibiotic-based endodontic irrigants: a challenge to sodium hypochlorite. New Microbiol 2009; 32:57-66. [PMID: 19382670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Amongst the bacterial species which most often cause endodontic failures, Enterococcus faecalis is the most important. This study compared the effectiveness of sodium hypochlorite and two new generation antibiotic-based endodontic irrigants, Tetraclean and MTAD. By means of an in vitro agar dilution assay, we show that both Tetraclean and MTAD are 100% effective against 54 clinical isolates at dilutions up to 1:256 and 1:1048, respectively, whereas sodium hypochlorite completely loses its effectiveness when diluted more than 32 times. The bactericidal effect of both Tetraclean and MTAD can be ascribed not just to their antibiotic component per se, but also to a synergistic effect among the several ingredients included in the formulations. Moreover, by an ex vivo model of teeth extracted and experimentally infected with E. faecalis ATCC 29212, we show that both the antibiotic-based endodontic irrigants are effective in eliminating bacterial cells in 93 to 100% of the test samples. The results of these pre-clinical studies strongly support a wider use of this new group of endodontic irrigants in daily clinical practice.
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- Andrea Ardizzoni
- Dipartimento di Scienze di Sanità Pubblica, Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Italy
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Neglia R, Ardizzoni A, Giardino L, Ambu E, Grazi S, Calignano S, Rimoldi C, Righi E, Blasi E. Comparative in vitro and ex vivo studies on the bactericidal activity of Tetraclean, a new generation endodontic irrigant, and sodium hypochlorite. New Microbiol 2008; 31:57-65. [PMID: 18437842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of a new generation endodontic irrigant, Tetraclean, to the widely used sodium hypochlorite. Tetraclean combines a powerful detergent effect with a strong antimicrobial efficacy, whereas sodium hypochlorite has several drawbacks and is sometimes ineffective in preventing microbial-mediated endodontic failure. The bactericidal activity of both irrigants against Enterococcus faecalis, the most commonly isolated species from root canals of teeth with post-treatment disease, was assessed i) in vitro, according to the European Standard lines for the evaluation of the bactericidal activity of chemical disinfectants, and ii) with an ex vivo model of extracted and decoronated human teeth, infected with E. faecalis and subsequently irrigated with either of the irrigants. Both irrigants display very similar bactericidal activity against E. faecalis in vitro. However, the ex vivo model shows that only in the teeth irrigated with Tetraclean did the bacterial burden gradually drop until no bacteria were detectable a few days post-irrigation. Vice versa, in the teeth irrigated with sodium hypochlorite, the drop in the bacterial burden was rapid but temporary and most of the teeth were colonized again by 48 hours post-irrigation.
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- Rachele Neglia
- Dipartimento di Scienze di Sanità Pubblica, Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Italy
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Giardino L, Ambu E, Becce C, Rimondini L, Morra M. Surface Tension Comparison of Four Common Root Canal Irrigants and Two New Irrigants Containing Antibiotic. J Endod 2006; 32:1091-3. [PMID: 17055914 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2006.05.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 107] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2006] [Revised: 05/13/2006] [Accepted: 05/17/2006] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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The aim of this study is to compare the surface tension of four common endodontic irrigants: Moltendo EDTA 17%, Cetrexidin, Smear Clear, Sodium hypochlorite 5.25%, with the surface tension of MTAD and Tetraclean. Freshly produced MilliQ water was used as a reference. All measurements were performed following the Wilhelmy plate technique, using a Cahn DCA-322 Dynamic Contact Angle Analyzer at the temperature of 22 degrees C. MilliQ water, sodium hypochlorite 5.25%, and EDTA 17% had the highest surface tension, whereas those of Cetrexedin and Tetraclean has shown the lowest surface tension value. Both new irrigants, MTAD and Tetraclean, are capable of removing the smear layer. Thanks to their low surface tension, increasing the intimate contact of irrigant solutions with the dentinal walls, they may permit deeper penetration.
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- Luciano Giardino
- Department of Periodontology, Dental, School, University of Brescia, Italy.
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Ambu E, Dallari B, Generali L, Consolo U. Ectopic localization of Carabelli's tubercle. Review of the literature and description of two clinical cases. Minerva Stomatol 2005; 54:517-24. [PMID: 16215536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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The aim of this study is to describe 2 ectopic localizations of Carabelli's tubercle. Carabelli's tubercle or cusp is present, in a fair number of cases, in the vestibular walls of both first upper molars. Its size may vary. It is named after the Italian scientist Antonio Carabelli who first had described it in the first half of the 19(th) century. Carabelli's cusp has been often detected and studied in not hybridized ethnical groups, especially Eastern and Central Ameri-can groups, in which the evaluation of heritability and sex distribution is easier. It has been found that this cusp is not clinically important, it may only sometimes interfere with orthodontic treatments. It is seldom present in the second upper molars and almost never in the vestibular walls of either side of the second upper or lower molars. After a review of the literature showing that this cusp is more rarely present in Caucasian peoples, the authors describe 2 case reports with ectopic localization. This has never been found in recent literature and therefore it is to be considered absolutely rare.
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- E Ambu
- Dental School, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy.
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