High speed of measurement can be reached using a non contact profilometer. The ability of a position sensing detector to read the center of gravity of the spot reflected by the skin surface, allows one to reduce the effects of the enlargement due to the skin absorption of the laser beam.
Introduction: A three dimensional seal is the one of main steps in the successful root canal treatment .The smear layer that has been created on the dentinal wall during root canal instrumentation should be removed by using irrigation solution. Irrigation solution should be always used with mechanical preparation of root canal system as an important part for successful endodontic treatment Aim: The aim of this in vitro study was to compare the efficacy of four irrigating solutions in removing the smear layer. Materials and Methods: A total of 40 single rooted teeth were selected and instrumented and then assigned in a random manner into 4 groups of 10 each. Each group treated with different solutions (Normal saline, Sodium hypochlorite, Apple vinegar and Ginger oil). Scanning Electron Microscope had been used to measure the effect of these materials (solutions) in removal of smear layer from three root sections (Apical, middle and coronal third of the root). Conclusion: According to the Torbinjad criteria; Apple vinegar showed the best result in smear layer removal for the whole root length and no single irrigant can accomplish all the tasks required by irrigation.
Background and objective:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of duration of finishing and polishing procedures on the surface roughness of two different types of composite resins. Methods: Forty samples of 6 mm in diameter and 2 mm in depth were prepared, 2 types of composite resins were used (nanocomposite and hybrid composite resin). Twenty samples of each type of material were prepared and divided into two main groups and then each main group subdivided randomly into two subgroups of 10 samples for each subgroup (one). Ten samples of each material were submitted to finishing by using a finishing kit. The available finishing kits used in this study containing discs, cups and points that were used with a slow-speed hand piece in a dry field and with a light intermittent pressure for about 15 seconds. While the other 10 samples of each material were finished for about 30 second; then the analysis of the surface roughness was carried out, three readings were made on each surface using a stylus tip and the extension of each reading was 2 mm stroke. Results: There was non significant difference between the groups that were finished and polished for 15 second and the other groups that were finished and polished for 30 second for the two different types of composite resin. Conclusion: Increasing duration of finishing and polishing has no effect on the surface roughness of The two different types of composite resin.
Background and objectives:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of two sealers on coronal seal and the coronal sealing ability of two obturation techniques. Methods: Forty extracted single-rooted human teeth were instrumented with the stepback technique and were irrigated with 5.25% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl). The smear layer was removed by washing with 10 ml of 17% ethylene diamine tetra-acetic acid (EDTA) and 10 ml of 5.25% (NaOCl). All instrumented root canals were randomly divided into two experimental groups; Group A: 20 roots epoxy resin sealer (AH26) was used, Group B: 20 roots Zinc oxide euginol (ZOE) sealer was used. Each group of main groups were subdivided randomly into two obturation groups; 1. 10 roots obturated by thermo plasticized technique (obtura II), 2. 10 roots obturated by cold lateral compaction technique. The root surfaces were then coated with nail polish except for the coronal, then dye penetration study was conducted and samples were examined under the stereomicroscope. Data had been collected from three independent examiners and statistically analyzed using student t-test. Results: There were significant differences between AH26 with ZOE in group obturated by obtura II and when obtura II technique compared with the cold lateral compaction technique in group of AH26 sealer. Conclusion: Epoxy resin sealer (AH26) and obtura II gave the best results in coronal sealing when compared with Zinc oxide euginol sealer and cold lateral compaction technique.
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