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The influence of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) thickness on its microhardness properties — an in vitro study

Drs. Iris Slutzky-Goldberg, Lea Sabag, and David Keinan test the effect of the MTA thickness on its microhardness properties Abstract Aim: The purpose of this study was to test the effect of the MTA thickness on the microhardness properties.  Materials and method: A total of 30 roots from extracted single canal human teeth were divided into 3 […]

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MTA: the new material of choice for pulp capping

Drs. Leendert (Len) Boksman and Manfred (Manny) Friedman delve into the benefits of MTA The use of MTA (Angelus, Londrina,  Brazil/Clinician’s Choice Dental Products, New Milford, Connecticut) (Figure 1) has revolutionized endodontics, since its introduction to dentistry in 1993.1 (It has been on the dental market since about 1998.) [userloggedin] In the years since, it

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Clinical guidelines for the use of ProTaper Next™ instruments: part 2

Drs. Peet J. van der Vyver and Michael J. Scianamblo illustrate the use of ProTaper Next instruments in difficult and challenging endodontic cases In part 1 of this series, published in the January/February issue of , the authors outlined the clinical guidelines for the use of the ProTaper Next (Dentsply/Maileffer) instruments. [userloggedin] (ProTaper Next is only

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A conservative approach for internal bleaching of a vital anterior tooth with calcified pulp chamber

Drs. David Keinan and Eugene A. Pantera Jr. solve a common endodontic problem in a conservative way Abstract  This article presents a case demonstrating a new and conservative approach for bleaching anterior teeth with yellowish-brown discoloration secondary to pulp chamber calcification. There was also no response to cold stimulation, and the periodontal ligament was radiographically

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BT-Race — Biologic and conservative root canal instrumentation with the final restoration in mind

Drs. Gilberto Debelian and Martin Trope explore the BT-Race system Intracanal microbes are the cause of endodontic disease.1-3 The prevention or removal of microbes from the root canal system during treatment is the factor that determines if the treatment will be successful or not.4-5 Root canal instrumentation is one of the major tools to ensure

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