Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major global public health concern, with inappropriate antibiotic use contributing to the development of resistance. Dental professionals play an important role in antimicrobial stewardship through rational antibiotic prescribing. A...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i2351
Background: Final irrigation can modify radicular dentine and consequently influence the adhesion of root canal sealers. This in vitro study evaluated the effect of 17% ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) and 0.2% chitosan on the push-out bond strength of AH Plus and BioRoot R...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i2350
Background: External root resorption is a pathological process characterised by the loss of dental hard tissues from the external root surface. It encompasses different entities with distinct aetiologies, clinical presentations and treatment requirements. The diagnosis and manage...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i2349
Background: Complicated crown fractures of the maxillary anterior teeth present significant biological, functional, and aesthetic challenges. Preserving natural tooth structure through autogenous fragment reattachment combined with modern adhesive reinforcement represents a conse...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i2348
Premature loss of primary molars during mixed dentition may permit undesirable movement of adjacent teeth and reduce the available arch space. This case report describes the clinical use of a modified Nance palatal arch incorporating a canine stopper as a fixed space-maintaining...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i2347
Xerostomia is defined as dryness of the mouth resulting from reduced salivary secretion. It is commonly associated with systemic conditions such as diabetes mellitus and can significantly impair oral functions, including mastication, speech, and denture retention. This case repor...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i2345
Vegetable cell granuloma is a rare granulomatous foreign-body reaction caused by the impaction of vegetative or plant material within oral tissues, particularly in periapical and sulcular areas. It is also described as pulse granuloma, chronic mandibular periostitis, hyaline ring...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i2346
Background: Orthodontic mini-implants are commonly used as temporary anchorage devices, and their potential reuse requires careful evaluation of surface changes after clinical retrieval and sterilisation. Aim: This in vitro study assessed the effects of autoclave and ultraviolet...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i2344
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...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i2343
Background and Aim: Traditional paediatric endodontics often relies on aggressive biomechanical filing, which can compromise fragile primary root structures. Consistent with Minimal Intervention Dentistry (MID), this study explores an alternative approach centred on localised ant...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i2342
Articaine hydrochloride has become one of the most frequently administered injectable local anaesthetics in dentistry for children, yet its reputation rests on a combination of pharmacological reasoning, practitioner experience and a clinical literature whose methodological quali...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i2341
Background: Fixed orthodontic appliances increase plaque retention and promote colonisation by cariogenic organisms, chiefly Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus species, raising the risk of white-spot lesions and caries. Fluoride toothpaste is the standard preventive measure,...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i2340
Lingual tipping of mandibular molars can complicate orthodontic treatment because direct bonding and archwire engagement may be difficult, particularly when the discrepancy between adjacent buccal surfaces is severe. This case report describes the use of a modified lingual arch t...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i2339
Background: Intraosseous arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) of the mandible are rare high-flow vascular lesions that may present with progressive swelling, tooth mobility, cortical expansion, or bleeding. Their clinical and radiographic features can resemble odontogenic cysts and...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i2337
Transillumination places a light source on one side of a tissue and observes the light that survives passage to the opposite side, so that internal structure is inferred from patterns of attenuation. The technique is old, inexpensive and technically undemanding, and it has been r...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i2338