#disinfection

Endodontics

Truss Access Cavities: Practical Advantage or Clinical Compromise?

Minimal access is becoming the norm in endodontics. But as we reduce cavity size, are we also limiting our ability to disinfect?

Endodontics

Single Visit vs Multiple Visit Root Canal Treatment

Root canal treatment can now be completed in either a single appointment or multiple visits, with both approaches showing comparable success rates when properly executed. Single Visit Approach: Modern technology has made it possible to complete cleaning, disinfecting, and filling the root canal in one session. This offers significant convenience for patients—requiring only one time off work and avoiding temporary fillings. Research confirms that single-visit treatments achieve success rates similar to multiple-visit procedures when appropriate disinfection protocols are followed. This approach works well for most routine cases, including vital teeth and those with chronic conditions. Multiple Visit Approach: The traditional method involves initial canal preparation, placement of antibacterial medication between appointments, and final filling at a subsequent visit. This extended timeframe allows for more thorough disinfection in complex cases, particularly those with severe infections or large lesions. However, it demands greater time commitment and carries risks like temporary filling failure. Clinical Decision-Making: The choice depends on individual case factors. Single visits suit most straightforward cases, while multiple appointments may benefit teeth with acute abscesses, persistent drainage, or complicated anatomy. Patient preference and practitioner expertise also play important roles. Both methods are effective when case selection is appropriate and technique is meticulous, giving practitioners flexibility to choose the best approach for each patient’s unique situation.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Prosthodontics

Impression Armamentarium in Dentistry From Conventional Materials to Intraoral Scanners

In this article, Team DR divides and discusses armamentarium used in oral impressions in seven functional categories: trays, impression materials, mixing and dispensing devices, adhesives and spacers, tissue management instruments, disinfection supplies, and digital scanning equipment, with a focus on intra-oral scanners.

Endodontics

What are the latest advancements in root canal treatment?

Recent advancements in root canal treatment have focused on improving the efficiency, effectiveness, and patient outcomes of endodontic procedures. These...

Endodontics

Are lasers effective in root canal treatments?

Lasers can be effective in root canal treatments, particularly as an adjunct to traditional disinfection methods. However, the evidence is not yet conclusive,...

Endodontics

Nanobots To Avoid Potential Root Canal Failure

The capability of actively controlled nanobots to disinfect dentinal tubules, which can be used during a typical root canal surgery, is being researched by the...

Dental Pharmacology & Safety

All You Need to Know About Dental Bur Blocks

The dental bur blocks were created to make cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing, and storing dental instruments in an organized and easy way. Dental bur blocks...

Dental News

Building A Safest Dental Visit: A New CDC Resource For Dental Professionals.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Division of Oral Health released a free, online training on safe care in the dental office and the principles of...

Preventive & Community Dentistry

Interim guidance for Essential Oral Health Services Amid COVID19 - WHO

Dental Education & Research

Disinfection in Covid Times

Introduction Disinfection is defined as a process that eliminates many or all pathogenic microorganisms, except bacterial spores, on inanimate objects. (CDC,...

Dental News

A Guide To Disinfection Of Face Shield While Maintaining Optical Clarity.

Proper disinfection of face shields such that optical clarity is maintained is one of the most sought questions nowadays. As most of the dentists are using re-u

Editorial

Yes, You Can Safely Visit a Dentist During Emergency

To anyone wondering whether it’s safe to visit a dentist amid this pandemic? My answer will be an Absolute yes!! As dental practices across the globe are...

Dental Education & Research

Dental Implications during COVID –19 (Coronavirus)

The ongoing spread of severe acute respiratory coronavirus disease (COVID -19) has held the entire national as well as the international community to ransom...

Dental Education & Research

Putting the Teeth You Extracted to Good Use!

ABSTRACT Extracted human teeth have been used to practice preclinical operative techniques. Due to their near likeliness to vital teeth, their use has...

Dental Education & Research

Ozone in Dentistry - A Paradigm Shift

Abstract Today we are suffering from one problem or another repeatedly. Given this situation, how would it sound if someone says that one can cure any health...

Dental Pharmacology & Safety

World Day for Safety and Health at Work - Infection control and safety in the dental practice