Tag Archive: INTRODUCTION

Jan 18 2016

Comparative study of demineralized collagen degradation determined by Hydroxyproline assay and Microscopic depth measurement.

. Comparative study of demineralized collagen degradation determined by Hydroxyproline assay and Microscopic depth measurement. J Dent. 2016 Jan 7; Authors: Islam MS, Khunkar SJ, Nakashima S, Sadr A, Nikaido T, Tagami J Abstract INTRODUCTION: Quantification of collagen degradation is an important parameter to evaluate dentin caries progression or the efficacy of caries prevention aid. …

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May 07 2015

Validation of Optical Coherence Tomography against Micro-computed Tomography for Evaluation of Remaining Coronal Dentin Thickness.

. Validation of Optical Coherence Tomography against Micro-computed Tomography for Evaluation of Remaining Coronal Dentin Thickness. J Endod. 2015 May 1; Authors: Majkut P, Sadr A, Shimada Y, Sumi Y, Tagami J Abstract INTRODUCTION: Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a noninvasive modality to obtain in-depth images of biological structures. A dental OCT system has become …

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Dec 04 2014

Phytic Acid: An Alternative Root Canal Chelating Agent.

. Phytic Acid: An Alternative Root Canal Chelating Agent. J Endod. 2014 Nov 20; Authors: Nassar M, Hiraishi N, Tamura Y, Otsuki M, Aoki K, Tagami J Abstract INTRODUCTION: The objectives of this study were to investigate the effect of phytic acid, inositol hexakisphosphate (IP6), as a final rinse on the surface of instrumented root …

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Aug 17 2012

Noninvasive Cross-sectional Visualization of Enamel Cracks by Optical Coherence Tomography In Vitro.

Noninvasive Cross-sectional Visualization of Enamel Cracks by Optical Coherence Tomography In Vitro. J Endod. 2012 Sep;38(9):1269-74 Authors: Imai K, Shimada Y, Sadr A, Sumi Y, Tagami J Abstract INTRODUCTION: Current methods for the detection of enamel cracks are not very sensitive. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a promising diagnostic method for creating cross-sectional imaging of internal …

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Sep 02 2011

Adhesion of Epiphany self-etch sealer to dentin treated with intracanal irrigating solutions.

Adhesion of Epiphany self-etch sealer to dentin treated with intracanal irrigating solutions. J Endod. 2011 Feb;37(2):228-30 Authors: Nassar M, Awawdeh L, Jamleh A, Sadr A, Tagami J Abstract INTRODUCTION: This in vitro study assessed the adhesion of Epiphany self-etch (SE) root canal sealer to dentin treated with different irrigation regimens. METHODS: Flat dentin surfaces were …

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