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Author: Jorge "Koki" Alberdi
Comparative study of the shaping capacity obtained with the Reciproc® and Reciproc® Blue files in simulated double-curved root canals
ABSTRACT Objective. To compare canal transportation in simulated double-curved root canals afterinstrumentation with the Reciproc® R25 and Reciproc® Blue R25 files. Materials and methods. Thirty Endo Training Block-S models were dyed with black India ink and photographed. The resin blocks were randomly divided into two groups: A and B (n = 15). The canals were instrumented with the Reciproc R25.. Read more
Estudio comparativo de la conformación generada con las limas ProGlider y WaveOne Gold Glider en conductos curvos simulados
ABSTRACT Objetivo: Comparar, en conductos curvos simulados de Endo Training Blocks, la conformación alcanzada por las limas ProGlider y WaveOne Gold Glider. Materiales y métodos: Se utilizaron 20 Endo Training Blocks con conductos curvos. Los conductos fueron teñidos con tinta china. Los bloques fueron divididos al azar en dos grupos, A y B, de 10 bloques cada uno. En el.. Read more
Apexogenesis and apexification with mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA): a report of two cases
ABSTRACT Multiple techniques and materials have been described for apexogenesis and apexification in immature permanent teeth. Two cases in which mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) has been used as the material are described herein. In the first case, vital pulp capping was achieved in the left second mandibular premolar with vital pulp and a deep carious lesion. Dental pulp vitality was.. Read more