{"title":"ASE NSW 246th general meeting and the last lecture of 2023","authors":"Atieh (Ati) Sadr","doi":"10.1111/aej.12838","DOIUrl":"10.1111/aej.12838","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55581,"journal":{"name":"Australian Endodontic Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-03-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140061424","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}
Kun Li DDS, Hanglin Qin DDS, Junjie Wang DDS, Xiujin Xing DDS
{"title":"Unusual approach to treat malocclusion with traumatically missing and hopeless maxillary unilateral incisors: A case report","authors":"Kun Li DDS, Hanglin Qin DDS, Junjie Wang DDS, Xiujin Xing DDS","doi":"10.1111/aej.12834","DOIUrl":"10.1111/aej.12834","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Orthodontic cases requiring tooth extraction sometimes involve post-traumatic incisors. For adolescent cases in which trauma causes the maxillary unilateral incisors to be missing or have poor prognoses, it is worth considering these teeth as candidates for extraction, and this unusual approach is seldom reported in the literature. An adolescent patient with a missing maxillary left lateral incisor and an ankylosed maxillary left central incisor sought treatment for dental protrusion and crowding. An unusual orthodontic approach was used, which involved the extraction of the maxillary left central incisor and mandibular first premolars. After treatment, the maxillary right central incisor was successfully translocated across the midpalatal suture and transformed into the left central incisor. Additionally, well-aligned teeth and enhanced smile aesthetics were achieved, and the treatment outcomes remained stable throughout the follow-up period.</p>","PeriodicalId":55581,"journal":{"name":"Australian Endodontic Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139974751","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":"Internal and external morphological analysis of fused-rooted mandibular second molars in the Chinese population: A micro-computed tomographic study","authors":"Weiwei Wu DDS, Yajun Meng MDS, Chialing Tsauo MDS, Min Chen MDS, Dingming Huang DDS, PhD, Xuedong Zhou DDS, PhD, Ling Zou DDS, PhD, Yuan Gao DDS, PhD","doi":"10.1111/aej.12833","DOIUrl":"10.1111/aej.12833","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study investigated the root canal morphology of fused-rooted mandibular second molars based on the pulp chamber floor (PCF) and analysed the correlation between the external morphology of the radicular groove, and the internal morphology of the PCF and root canal configuration. A total of 291 fused-rooted teeth collected from the Chinese population were scanned using micro-computed tomography and a dental operating microscope was used for observing the PCFs. The classification of the PCF and root canal configuration were identified according to modified Min et al.'s and Gao et al.'s classifications, respectively. Additionally, a new radicular groove classification was proposed. The correlation among these morphological characteristics was investigated using the chi-square test and Fisher's exact test (<i>p</i> < 0.05). The results showed that 74.2% of teeth had C-shaped PCFs, while 21.0% had non-C-shaped PCFs. As for the root canal configurations, 37.5% of teeth were merging type, 40.9% were symmetrical type, and 14.8% were asymmetrical type. Statistical analysis revealed a significant correlation between the PCF types and the root canal configurations (<i>p</i> < 0.001). The dominant root canal types for teeth with C-shaped PCFs were merging and symmetrical types, while the asymmetrical type was not identified in non-C-shaped PCFs. In addition, significant morphological association between the root canals and radicular grooves was also revealed (<i>p</i> < 0.001). Teeth with different PCF morphologies exhibit specific patterns of root canal category distribution. Understanding the morphological nuances of the root canal based on the PCF can assist clinicians in predicting and identifying the canal configuration beneath the visible orifice.</p>","PeriodicalId":55581,"journal":{"name":"Australian Endodontic Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139742784","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}
Peter Pham BOHDSc, GDipDent(GU), DClinDentEndo(UWA), MRACDS(Endo), Paul V. Abbott BDSc, MDS, DDSc, FRACDS(Endo)
{"title":"In vitro bacterial penetration and dissemination through dentinal tubules in roots filled with calcium silicate-based cements","authors":"Peter Pham BOHDSc, GDipDent(GU), DClinDentEndo(UWA), MRACDS(Endo), Paul V. Abbott BDSc, MDS, DDSc, FRACDS(Endo)","doi":"10.1111/aej.12832","DOIUrl":"10.1111/aej.12832","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The aim of this study was to assess whether calcium silicate root fillings prevent bacterial penetration and to determine how bacteria penetrate roots. Extracted single-rooted, single-canal human teeth were decoronated, prepared and filled with ProRootMTA or Biodentine (<i>n</i> = 12 each). Positive and negative (<i>n</i> = 2 each) controls were not filled. A two-chamber model was used with <i>Streptococcus gordonii.</i> The lower compartment was evaluated for turbidity over 150 days. Roots were split and examined for bacteria via SEM. The chi-squared test was used for comparisons (<i>α</i> = 0.05). Experimental groups had bacteria in their coronal thirds. Tubules contained bacteria in 90.9% and 91.7% of areas examined in the Biodentine and ProRootMTA groups, respectively, with no significant difference (<i>p</i> = 0.914). Experimental and negative roots had no turbidity with no significant difference between Biodentine and ProRootMTA (<i>p</i> = 1.000). Positive controls had turbidity. Bacteria penetrate roots via dentine tubules of root-filled teeth. Biodentine was comparable to ProRoot MTA.</p>","PeriodicalId":55581,"journal":{"name":"Australian Endodontic Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/aej.12832","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139575704","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}
{"title":"Mechanical properties evaluation of two resin-based three-dimensional printing materials and dentine for endodontic training model fabrication: In vitro study","authors":"Anond Amornrattanavej DDS, Kallaya Yanpiset DDS, MS, Jeeraphat Jantarat DDS, MDSc, PhD","doi":"10.1111/aej.12827","DOIUrl":"10.1111/aej.12827","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The objective of the study was to compare 4 mechanical properties of two 3-D printing resins with dentine. Four mechanical tests were performed on dentine specimens, VeroClear resin and Splint resin with 15 samples each. Vickers hardness test, samples were subjected to a 300-g load for 10 s. Flexural strength test, 8-millimetre, beam-shaped specimens were tested using the three-point bending method. Drilling force was measured on flat-surface specimens. Intra-canal torque was measured on specimens imitating root canals. The results were analysed using the Kruskal–Wallis and Mann–Whitney tests with adjusted Bonferroni's <i>p</i>-value (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Dentine exhibited the highest mechanical properties in all the tests. VeroClear's flexural strength and drilling force were higher, while the surface hardness was lower than that of Splint resin. The intra-canal torque of dentine and VeroClear resin were not significant and higher than that of Splint resin. VeroClear's mechanical properties were closer to dentine than Splint resin.</p>","PeriodicalId":55581,"journal":{"name":"Australian Endodontic Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139503236","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}
Laise Pena Braga Monteiro DDS, MSc, Marcella Yasmin Reis Guerreiro DDS, MSc, Felipe Gonçalves Belladonna DDS, MSc, PhD, Carolina Oliveira de Lima DDS, MSc, PhD, Emmanuel João Nogueira Leal da Silva DDS, MSc, PhD, Juliana Melo da Silva Brandão DDS, MSc, PhD
{"title":"Can the addition of surfactants to NaOCl irrigation impact on the percentage of voids of root canal filling?","authors":"Laise Pena Braga Monteiro DDS, MSc, Marcella Yasmin Reis Guerreiro DDS, MSc, Felipe Gonçalves Belladonna DDS, MSc, PhD, Carolina Oliveira de Lima DDS, MSc, PhD, Emmanuel João Nogueira Leal da Silva DDS, MSc, PhD, Juliana Melo da Silva Brandão DDS, MSc, PhD","doi":"10.1111/aej.12829","DOIUrl":"10.1111/aej.12829","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study evaluated the impact of canal irrigation using surfactants associated to NaOCl on the percentage of voids of root canal filling through micro-computed tomographic (micro-CT) analysis. 27 mandibular mesial roots with Vertucci type II canal configuration with isthmus were selected and scanned in a micro-CT device. The specimens were assigned to three groups (<i>n</i> = 9), according to the irrigation solution during instrumentation: 2.5% NaOCl without additives (control), 2.5% NaOCl with 0.1% Benzalkonium Chloride and 2.5% NaOCl with 0.1% Tween 80. After obturation, the specimens were rescanned, and the percentage of voids were calculated. Data were analysed using one-way ANOVA with a significance level of 5%. The percentage of voids were similar among the groups (<i>p</i> > 0.05). None of the specimens showed completely voids-free areas. The addition of surfactants to NaOCl irrigation did not improve the quality of root canal filling of mandibular mesial root canals.</p>","PeriodicalId":55581,"journal":{"name":"Australian Endodontic Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139503234","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}
Adalberto R. Vieira DDS, MS, PhD, Juan Pacheco-Yanes DDS, MS, Isbelia D. Gazzaneo DDS, MS, Mônica A. S. Neves DDS, MS, PhD, José F. Siqueira Jr DDS, MS, PhD, Lucio S. Gonçalves DDS, MS, PhD
{"title":"Factors influencing the outcome of nonsurgical root canal treatment and retreatment: A retrospective study","authors":"Adalberto R. Vieira DDS, MS, PhD, Juan Pacheco-Yanes DDS, MS, Isbelia D. Gazzaneo DDS, MS, Mônica A. S. Neves DDS, MS, PhD, José F. Siqueira Jr DDS, MS, PhD, Lucio S. Gonçalves DDS, MS, PhD","doi":"10.1111/aej.12828","DOIUrl":"10.1111/aej.12828","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study assessed the influence of diverse variables on the outcome of nonsurgical root canal treatment/retreatment. In general, 304 teeth from 218 patients were treated/retreated and the outcome evaluated by the periapical index (PAI). Teeth with apical periodontitis lesions that have not completely healed were classified as success or failure based on lenient and rigid criteria, respectively. Findings were evaluated using a logistic regression analysis. The overall success rates were 74% and 82% using the PAI-rigid and lenient success criteria, respectively. Specifically for treatment, the success rates were 73% (rigid) and 82% (lenient), while for retreatment they were 78% (rigid) and 83% (lenient). The treatment outcome was negatively affected by overextension, presence of preoperative lesion, lesion size >10 mm, and higher number of treatment visits (with no intracanal medication). Regarding retreatment, the chance of success was greater for teeth with adequate coronal restorations.</p>","PeriodicalId":55581,"journal":{"name":"Australian Endodontic Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139426178","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}