Balaram Naik

Comparative Evaluation of Photoactivated Disinfection and an Antioxidant in Modulating the Push-out Bond Strength of AH Plus Sealer: An in vitro Study

Anchal Salecha, Prashant P. Moogi, Balaram Naik, Priya Horatti, Mahantesh Yeli & Geeta Hiremath · International Journal of Research and Reports in Dentistry · 2026

Background: Photoactivated disinfection (PAD) using Indocyanine Green (ICG) as a photosensitiser activated by a near-infrared diode laser generates reactive oxygen species (ROS) that provide robust antimicrobial activity within the root canal system. However, residual ROS can inh...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i2343

Evaluation and Comparison of Shear Bond Strength of Composite to Silver Diamine Fluoride & Air Abrasion Treated Dentin: An In-vitro Study

Nikhil Rajolli, Geeta Hiremath, Balaram Naik, Prashant Moogi, Mahantesh Yeli & Divyashree D Dandavati · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2025

Background: Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) effectively arrests dental caries by forming a silver-protein complex and calcium fluoride deposits, preventing bacterial activity and remineralizing dentin. However, SDF application adversely affects bond strength when composite restorat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajds/2025/v8i1260