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Evaluation of Irrigant Flow in the Root Canal Using Different Needle Types by an Unsteady Computational Fluid Dynamics Model by Boutsioukis, Christos, DDS, MSc, Verhaagen, Bram, MSc, Versluis, Michel, PhD, Kastrinakis, Eleftherios, PhD, Wesselink, Paul R., DDS, PhD, van der Sluis, Lucas W.M., DDS, PhD

“…Abstract Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of needle tip design on the irrigant flow inside a prepared root canal during final…”
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Comparison of the Cleaning Efficacy of Different Final Irrigation Techniques by Jiang, Lei-Meng, DMD, Lak, Bram, DDS, Eijsvogels, Leonardus M., DDS, Wesselink, Paul, PhD, van der Sluis, Lucas W.M., DDS, PhD

“…Abstract Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the removal of dentin debris from artificially made grooves in standardized root canals by 6…”
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The Effect of Needle-insertion Depth on the Irrigant Flow in the Root Canal: Evaluation Using an Unsteady Computational Fluid Dynamics Model by Boutsioukis, Christos, DDS, MSc, Lambrianidis, Theodor, DDS, PhD, Verhaagen, Bram, MSc, Versluis, Michel, PhD, Kastrinakis, Eleftherios, PhD, Wesselink, Paul R., DDS, PhD, van der Sluis, Lucas W.M., DDS, PhD

“…Abstract Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of needle-insertion depth on the irrigant flow inside a prepared root canal during final…”
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Evaluation of a Sonic Device Designed to Activate Irrigant in the Root Canal by Jiang, Lei-Meng, DMD, Verhaagen, Bram, MSc, Versluis, Michel, PhD, van der Sluis, Lucas W.M., DDS, PhD

“…Abstract Introduction The aims of this study were to evaluate the removal of dentin debris from the root canal by sonic or ultrasonic activation of the…”
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The Influence of the Ultrasonic Intensity on the Cleaning Efficacy of Passive Ultrasonic Irrigation by Jiang, Lei-Meng, DMD, Verhaagen, Bram, MSc, Versluis, Michel, PhD, Langedijk, Jelmer, DDS, Wesselink, Paul, PhD, van der Sluis, Lucas W.M., DDS, PhD

“…Abstract Introduction It is not clear whether increasing the ultrasonic intensity would enhance the cleaning efficacy of passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI)…”
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Influence of the Oscillation Direction of an Ultrasonic File on the Cleaning Efficacy of Passive Ultrasonic Irrigation by Jiang, Lei-Meng, DMD, Verhaagen, Bram, MSc, Versluis, Michel, PhD, van der Sluis, Lucas W.M., DDS, PhD

“…Abstract Introduction The cleaning mechanisms and characteristics of passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI) are not yet completely understood. The aim of this…”
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An Evaluation of the Effect of Pulsed Ultrasound on the Cleaning Efficacy of Passive Ultrasonic Irrigation by Jiang, Lei-Meng, DMD, Verhaagen, Bram, MSc, Versluis, Michel, PhD, Zangrillo, Chiara, Cuckovic, Doris, van der Sluis, Lucas W.M., DDS, PhD

“…Abstract Introduction Multiple activations of the irrigant by using pulsed ultrasound may enhance the removal of dentin debris because of repeated acceleration…”
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Influence of Streptococcus mutans on Enterococcus faecalis Biofilm Formation by Deng, Dong Mei, PhD, Hoogenkamp, Michel A., BSc, Exterkate, Rob A.M., BSc, Jiang, Lei Meng, DMD, van der Sluis, Lucas W.M., PhD, ten Cate, Jacob M., PhD, Crielaard, Wim, PhD

“…Abstract Introduction An important virulence factor of Enterococcus faecalis is its ability to form biofilms. Most studies on biofilm formation have been…”
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The Ability of Optical Coherence Tomography to Characterize the Root Canal Walls by Shemesh, Hagay, DMD, van Soest, Gijs, PhD, Wu, Min-Kai, PhD, van der Sluis, Lucas W.M., PhD, Wesselink, Paul R., PhD

“…Abstract A detailed understanding of the complexity of root canal systems is imperative to ensure successful root canal therapy. The aim of this study was to…”
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Potential of calcium to scaffold an endodontic biofilm, thus protecting the micro-organisms from disinfection by van der Waal, Suzette V, van der Sluis, Lucas W.M

“…Abstract Biofilms in the root canal of a tooth (endodontic biofilm) can induce and sustain apical periodontitis which is an oral inflammatory disease. Still,…”
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Sealing Ability of a New Polydimethylsiloxane-based Root Canal Filling Material by Özok, Ahmet R., PhD, van der Sluis, Lucas W.M., PhD, Wu, Min-Kai, PhD, Wesselink, Paul R., PhD

“…Abstract We tested the null hypothesis that there is no difference in the sealing ability of GuttaFlow, RoekoSeal, and AH26 in root canals. Sixty extracted…”
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Study on the Influence of Refreshment/Activation Cycles and Irrigants on Mechanical Cleaning Efficiency During Ultrasonic Activation of the Irrigant by van der Sluis, Lucas W.M., PhD, Vogels, Maikel P.J.M., DDS, Verhaagen, Bram, Msc, Macedo, Ricardo, DDS, Wesselink, Paul R., PhD

“…Abstract Introduction The aims of this study were to evaluate dentin debris removal from the root canal during ultrasonic activation of sodium hypochlorite (2%…”
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Effect of Maintaining Apical Patency on Irrigant Penetration into the Apical Two Millimeters of Large Root Canals: An In Vivo Study by Vera, Jorge, DDS, Hernández, Erick M., DDS, Romero, Mónica, DDS, Arias, Ana, DDS, Dr Odont, van der Sluis, Lucas W.M., PhD

“…Abstract Introduction Factors such as complex root canal anatomy and the vapor lock phenomenon have been shown to limit the penetration of irrigating solutions…”
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Resazurin Metabolism Assay for Root Canal Disinfectant Evaluation on Dual-species Biofilms by Jiang, Lei-Meng, DMD, Hoogenkamp, Michel A., BSc, van der Sluis, Lucas W.M., DDS, PhD, Wesselink, Paul R., DDS, PhD, Crielaard, Wim, PhD, Deng, Dong Mei, PhD

“…Abstract Introduction Endodontic infections are caused by polymicrobial biofilms. Therefore, novel root canal disinfectants should be evaluated not only on…”
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The response of dual‐species bacterial biofilm to 2% and 5% NaOCl mixed with etidronic acid: A laboratory real‐time evaluation using optical coherence tomography by Borges, Mariana Maciel Batista, Dijkstra, René J. B., Andrade, Flaviana Bombarda, Duarte, Marco Antonio Hungaro, Versluis, Michel, Sluis, Lucas W. M., Petridis, Xenos

“…Aim The addition of etidronic acid (HEDP) to sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) could increase the antibiofilm potency of the irrigant, whilst maintaining the…”
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Sodium chloride and potassium sorbate: a synergistic combination against Enterococcus faecalis biofilms: an in vitro study by van der Waal, Suzette V., Jiang, Lei-Meng, de Soet, Johannes J., van der Sluis, Lucas W.M., Wesselink, Paul R., Crielaard, Wim

“…Incomplete disinfection of the root canal system is a major cause of post‐treatment disease. This study aimed to investigate the disinfecting property of…”
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Sodium chloride and potassium sorbate: a synergistic combination against E nterococcus faecalis biofilms: an in vitro study by van der Waal, Suzette V., Jiang, Lei‐Meng, de Soet, Johannes J., van der Sluis, Lucas W.M., Wesselink, Paul R., Crielaard, Wim

“…Incomplete disinfection of the root canal system is a major cause of post‐treatment disease. This study aimed to investigate the disinfecting property of…”
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