{"title":"Confocal laser scanning evaluation of the influence of ledges on root canal disinfection","authors":"Elio Berutti MD, DDS, Damiano Pasqualini DDS, Nicola Scotti DDS, PhD, Narcisa Mandras PhD, Janira Roana PhD, Giorgia Carpegna DDS, PhD, Pietro Palopoli DDS, PhD, Mario Alovisi DDS, PhD","doi":"10.1111/aej.12871","DOIUrl":"10.1111/aej.12871","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The aim was to analyse the influence of an apical ledge on root canal disinfection. Forty-four single-rooted teeth were micro-CT scanned and inoculated with <i>Enterococcus faecalis</i>. In Group S shaping was performed with ProTaper Next (PTN) up to X3 at working length (WL). In Group L an apical ledge was created with K-Files #40 and shaping completed up to PTN X3. NaOCl 5% and EDTA 10% irrigant solutions were alternated. Confocal laser scanning microscope (CLSM) and viability staining were used to analyse the proportions of dead (red) and live (green) bacteria and penetration ability inside dentinal tubules. Data were analysed with the Mann–Whitney test with Bonferroni correction (<i>p</i> < 0.05). In Group L the amount of red fluorescence resulted significantly lower, and penetration ability was decreased in the apical and middle portion (<i>p</i> < 0.05). The presence of an apical ledge may negatively influence the disinfection both in the apical and middle third.</p>","PeriodicalId":55581,"journal":{"name":"Australian Endodontic Journal","volume":"50 3","pages":"580-586"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141473004","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Anthony P. Martin MDSc, FRACDS, Stephen C. Harlamb MDSc, MHLaw, MRACDS, FIADT, William N. Ha PhD, DClinDent
{"title":"ASE Position Statement: Dental Dam in Endodontics","authors":"Anthony P. Martin MDSc, FRACDS, Stephen C. Harlamb MDSc, MHLaw, MRACDS, FIADT, William N. Ha PhD, DClinDent","doi":"10.1111/aej.12849","DOIUrl":"10.1111/aej.12849","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55581,"journal":{"name":"Australian Endodontic Journal","volume":"50 2","pages":"215-217"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141460981","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Eileen Yi Ning Lee BDS, Zi Yee Sua BDS, Shekhar Bhatia BDS, MDS, MFDS RCS (Glas), MFDS RCS (Edin), Shivani Kohli BDS, MDS, MFDS RCS (Glas), MFDS RCS (Edin), Giampiero Rossi-Fedele DDS, MClinDent, PhD, Esma J. Doğramacı BDS, MSc, PhD, Venkateshbabu Nagendrababu BDS, MDS, FDS RCPS (Glasg), PhD
{"title":"Oral health-related quality of life and perceptions of patients following primary root canal treatment or non-surgical retreatment","authors":"Eileen Yi Ning Lee BDS, Zi Yee Sua BDS, Shekhar Bhatia BDS, MDS, MFDS RCS (Glas), MFDS RCS (Edin), Shivani Kohli BDS, MDS, MFDS RCS (Glas), MFDS RCS (Edin), Giampiero Rossi-Fedele DDS, MClinDent, PhD, Esma J. Doğramacı BDS, MSc, PhD, Venkateshbabu Nagendrababu BDS, MDS, FDS RCPS (Glasg), PhD","doi":"10.1111/aej.12868","DOIUrl":"10.1111/aej.12868","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This retrospective cohort study compared the effect of primary root canal treatment (RCT) with root canal retreatment (Re-RCT) on patient-reported outcomes in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Forty randomly selected adults participated (RCT <i>n</i> = 20; Re-RCT <i>n</i> = 20). The impact their dentition had on the Oral Health Impact Profile-14 (OHIP-14) was assessed by calculating the <i>prevalence of oral health impact</i>, and the <i>severity score.</i> Focus group discussions using a semi-structured guide were arranged through an online meeting platform. Qualitative content analysis identified common themes, and relevant quotes gathered. The impact on OHIP-14 was limited for both RCT and Re-RCT groups with no significant differences in the <i>prevalence of oral health impact</i>. Significant differences were found for functional limitation (RCT higher) and psychological discomfort (Re-RCT higher). Common themes from the discussions include the importance of retaining teeth, the significance of effective communication between clinicians and patients and that the respondents were satisfied with the treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":55581,"journal":{"name":"Australian Endodontic Journal","volume":"50 3","pages":"559-570"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11636161/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141460984","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kai-Yun Tso DDS, Yu-Hsueh Wu PhD, Yu-We Tsai DDS, Yu-Sheng Lin PhD, Wei-Chih Chiu MS
{"title":"Endodontic apical surgery with novel endoscope: Three-case series","authors":"Kai-Yun Tso DDS, Yu-Hsueh Wu PhD, Yu-We Tsai DDS, Yu-Sheng Lin PhD, Wei-Chih Chiu MS","doi":"10.1111/aej.12869","DOIUrl":"10.1111/aej.12869","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Successful apical surgery relies on effective magnification and illumination. In the field of endodontics, the microscope has emerged as the predominant tool for meeting these requirements. The rigid endoscope is also a valuable instrument in apical surgery. This study introduces three cases demonstrating the application of endoscope technology in endodontic apical surgery. The first case employs a soft endoscope for treating an anterior tooth with apical periodontitis, the second integrates an endoscope with new attachments for a premolar, and the third combines an endoscope, attachments and navigation for the lower first molar surgery. It revealed that endoscopes offer certain advantages that are not achievable with microscope-assisted surgery, these cases had a great outcome. In the future, a broader application of endoscopic technology in various procedures is anticipated.</p>","PeriodicalId":55581,"journal":{"name":"Australian Endodontic Journal","volume":"50 3","pages":"674-686"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-06-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141460982","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Felipe Immich, Lucas Peixoto de Araújo, Rafaella Rodrigues da Gama, Wellington Luiz de Oliveira da Rosa, Evandro Piva, Giampiero Rossi-Fedele
{"title":"Fifteen years of engine-driven nickel–titanium reciprocating instruments, what do we know so far? An umbrella review","authors":"Felipe Immich, Lucas Peixoto de Araújo, Rafaella Rodrigues da Gama, Wellington Luiz de Oliveira da Rosa, Evandro Piva, Giampiero Rossi-Fedele","doi":"10.1111/aej.12870","DOIUrl":"10.1111/aej.12870","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Numerous systematic reviews (SRs) have produced conflicting findings on engine-driven nickel–titanium reciprocating instruments (reciprocating instruments) since Yared's seminal study 15 years ago. This umbrella review analysed SRs examining the clinical and laboratory evidence regarding reciprocating instruments for root canal treatment. SRs that evaluated qualitatively and/or quantitatively the outcomes postoperative pain, oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL), shaping ability, debris extrusion, microbial load, endotoxins reduction, cyclic fatigue, file fracture, dentinal cracks and root canal filling removal were included. The AMSTAR 2 tool was used to evaluate SRs quality, while the ROBIS tool to assess risk of bias (RoB). Forty SRs were included. The SRs revealed predominantly ‘high’ RoB and ‘critically low’ quality. Most focused on technical outcomes, exhibiting significant methodological and statistical heterogeneity. Findings suggest comparable efficacy between reciprocating and rotary instruments. However, due to the scarcity of high-quality evidence, future well-designed studies and reviews considering core outcome measures are needed.</p>","PeriodicalId":55581,"journal":{"name":"Australian Endodontic Journal","volume":"50 2","pages":"409-463"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/aej.12870","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141460983","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Giusy Rita Maria La Rosa DDS. PhD., Matteo Peditto DDS, Andrea Venticinque DDS, Antonia Marcianò DDS, Alberto Bianchi DMD, Eugenio Pedullà DDS, MSc, PhD
{"title":"Advancements in guided surgical endodontics: A scoping review of case report and case series and research implications","authors":"Giusy Rita Maria La Rosa DDS. PhD., Matteo Peditto DDS, Andrea Venticinque DDS, Antonia Marcianò DDS, Alberto Bianchi DMD, Eugenio Pedullà DDS, MSc, PhD","doi":"10.1111/aej.12865","DOIUrl":"10.1111/aej.12865","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This scoping review examined current case series and reports on guided surgical endodontic applications in order to provide a critical platform for future research. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) extension for scoping reviews guidelines were followed. A search on PubMed and Scopus yielded 611 articles, with 17 case reports and 1 series meeting inclusion criteria. Overall, guided surgery addressed anatomical complexities, with 15 articles employing static protocols and 3 dynamic. Results showed minimal iatrogenic errors and reduced chair time, with no postoperative issues reported. Within the cases described, guided endodontic surgery exhibited satisfactory results in management of anatomical complex cases. Cost-effectiveness, the need for adequate follow-up, procedure's reproducibility and accuracy, and objective measurement of the reduction in operative times and iatrogenic errors are some of the limitations in the current reports that need to be considered for planning of future experimental and cohort studies.</p>","PeriodicalId":55581,"journal":{"name":"Australian Endodontic Journal","volume":"50 2","pages":"397-408"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141422017","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Post-operative pain after single-visit root canal treatment using resin-based and bioceramic sealers in teeth with apical periodontitis: A randomised controlled-trial","authors":"Tousif Iqbal Nathani BDS, Juan Gonzalo Olivieri DDS, PhD, Jordi Tomás DDS, PhD, Firas Elmsmari DDS, PhD, Francesc Abella DDS, PhD, Fernando Durán-Sindreu DDS, PhD","doi":"10.1111/aej.12864","DOIUrl":"10.1111/aej.12864","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The present study aimed to compare postoperative pain in teeth with symptomatic and asymptomatic apical periodontitis (AP) following a single-visit endodontic treatment using BioRoot™ RCS or AH Plus at 8 h, 24 h and 48 h postoperatively. Postgraduate students performed endodontic treatment on 101 teeth with AP, randomised into two obturation groups. A 100-mm Visual Analog Scale was used to document the intensity of pain at preoperative, 8-h, 24-h and 48-h intervals. The Kolmogorov–Smirnov test was used for normality, and the median and interquartile ranges were compared using the Mann–Whitney U test. Preoperative pain (1.90 ± 3.50) was more frequent in teeth with symptomatic AP (<i>p</i> < 0.05). However, no significant differences were observed in postoperative pain at the 8-h, 24-h and 48-h intervals. Pre and postoperative pain were directly associated (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Single-visit root canal treatment in teeth with AP using both sealers resulted in similar levels of postoperative pain.</p>","PeriodicalId":55581,"journal":{"name":"Australian Endodontic Journal","volume":"50 3","pages":"538-546"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141422018","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ove A. Peters, Giampiero Rossi-Fedele, Roy George, Kiran Kumar, Aovana Timmerman, Patricia P. Wright
{"title":"Guidelines for non-surgical root canal treatment","authors":"Ove A. Peters, Giampiero Rossi-Fedele, Roy George, Kiran Kumar, Aovana Timmerman, Patricia P. Wright","doi":"10.1111/aej.12848","DOIUrl":"10.1111/aej.12848","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Guidelines were developed by the Australian Society of Endodontology Inc. with the intent to describe relevant aspects of contemporary evidence-based root canal treatment. The document aims to support clinicians by describing a Standard of Practice in the Australian context. The presented guidelines refer to Competence criteria and Quality standards for the main steps in root canal treatment. While the intent is not to replace individual clinical decision-making, it is envisaged that these periodically reviewable guidelines may help to improve clinical outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":55581,"journal":{"name":"Australian Endodontic Journal","volume":"50 2","pages":"202-214"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/aej.12848","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141307519","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}