Wounds are referred to as 'Silent Epidemic' because they have a substantial impact if not treated properly. Betel leaf is known contain compounds that may be used wound healers. The purpose of this study was test the spray activity betel extract (Piper betle L) in healing acute wounds male Balb/C mice. Spray formula made with various concentrations by 3% (S1), 5% (S2) and 7% (S3). 15 mice divid...

AIM The aim was to evaluate the antibacterial properties of composite resin containing nanosilver against Streptococcus mutans (SM) and Lactobacillus (L). MATERIALS AND METHODS Nanosilver was added to Z250 composite at 0.5 and 1% by weight. In order to confirm the homogenous distribution of the nanoparticles in the composite resin, SEM-EDX analysis was performed on one sample in each group. Z...

In this study, computed tomography (CT) was used to assess three techniques for root canal filling removal. Seventy-five roots of extracted human lower incisors were filled with zinc oxide-eugenol sealer and gutta-percha and separated into three groups before gutta-percha removal (group 1, Gates Glidden burs + K-type hand instrumentation; group 2, K-type reciprocating instrumentation + NSK TEP ...

This study aimed to compare the effect of four irrigation solutions for post space cleaning on bond strength between glass fiber and root dentine. Forty bovine roots were root-filled randomly divided into groups (n=10), according solution: CG (Control Group): saline solution; SH (Sodium Hypochlorite Group); CLX (Chlorhexidine group) EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid group). Specimens submit...

OBJECTIVES The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of Erythrinamu lungu on the control of dental anxiety in patients who had under gone bilateral extraction of asymptomatic, impacted mandibular third molars. MATERIAL AND METHODS In a randomized, double-blind, crossover study, 30 healthy volunteers (5 men and 25 women, over 18 years of age), received either 500mg of E.mulungu (...