Enumeration algorithms have been one of recent hot topics in theoretical computer science. Different from other problems, enumeration has many interesting aspects, such as the computation time can be shorter than the total output size, by sophisticated ordering of output solutions. One more example is that the recursion of the enumeration algorithm is often structured well, thus we can have goo...

Strengthening of Resilon-filled roots via an adhesive interface should be reflected by improvement in the interfacial strength and dislocation resistance between the root fillings and intraradicular dentin. This study compared the interfacial strengths of Resilon/Epiphany and gutta-percha/AH Plus using a thin-slice push-out test design. Failure modes of root slices after push-out testing were e...

Introduction: An apical sealing material may be exposed to an inflamed environment with low pH levels. The change in physical and chemical properties of mineral trioxide aggregate has been well-documented in the presence of low pH. However, on literature search there is no documentation of the effect of low pH on BiodentineTM. Aim: To compare the effects of various levels of acidic pH on the pu...

OBJECTIVE This study was aimed to evaluate and to compare the push-out bond strength of different brands of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) with a calcium enriched mixture cement (CEM). MATERIALS AND METHODS Fifteen extracted, single-rooted human teeth were used. The middle-third of the roots were sliced perpendicular to the long axis into 1.00 ± 0.05 mm thick serial slices (15 root × 4 slic...