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The Role of Varicella Zoster Virus in the Development of Periapical Pathoses and Root Resorption: A Systematic Review

Aleksandar Jakovljevic, Jovana Kuzmanovic Pficer, Irina F. Dragan, Aleksandra Knezevic, Maja Miletic, Katarina Beljic-Ivanovic, Jelena Milasin, Miroslav Andric

Journal of Endodontics, Vol. 43, Issue 8

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XVaricella zoster virus (VZV) and subsequent herpes zoster (HZ) infection have been proposed as a causative agent of periapical pathoses and root resorption. This review aimed to identify, synthesize, and present a critical analysis of the available data on the association among VZV, subsequent HZ infection, and the development of periapical pathoses and root resorption and to analyze the level of evidence of available studies.

Effectiveness in the Removal of Endotoxins and Microbiological Profile in Primary Endodontic Infections Using 3 Different Instrumentation Systems: A Randomized Clinical Study

Daiana Cavalli, Cássia Cestari Toia, Esteban Isai Flores Orozco, Rayana Duarte Khoury, Flávia Goulart da Rosa Cardoso, Marcelo Corrêa Alves, Cláudio Antônio Talge Carvalho, Marcia Carneiro Valera

Journal of Endodontics, Vol. 43, Issue 8

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XThis clinical study was conducted to correlate the microbiological profile and levels of endotoxins found in primary endodontic infection with the presence of clinical features and to evaluate the removal of microorganisms and endotoxins using rotary, reciprocating, and hybrid systems for biomechanical preparation.

Development of Periapical Lesions in Endodontically Treated Teeth with and without Periodontal Involvement: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Xavier-Fructuós Ruiz, Fernando Duran-Sindreu, Hagay Shemesh, Marc García Font, Marta Vallés, Miguel Roig Cayón, Juan Gonzalo Olivieri

Journal of Endodontics, Vol. 43, Issue 8

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XThe purpose of this study was to investigate the incidence of apical periodontitis (AP) in endodontically treated teeth with and without periodontal involvement.