Results: 11

Effect of passive ultrasonic activation on microorganisms in primary root canal infection: a randomized clinical trial

J. appl. oral sci; 28 (), 2020
Abstract Objective: This clinical study sought to evaluate the effectiveness of passive ultrasonic activation (PUA) in eliminating microorganisms in primary endodontic infection (PEI) after instrumentation of root canals using microbiological culture and checkerboard DNA-DNA hybridization. Methodology:...

Comparison of the effects of low-level laser and pulsed and continuous ultrasound on pain and physical disability in chronic nonspecific low back pain: a randomized controlled clinical trial

Adv Rheumatol; 59 (), 2019
Abstract Objective: To compare the short-term effects of pulsed laser and pulsed and continuous ultrasound on pain and functional disability in women with chronic non-specific low back pain. Methods: The sample was composed of 100 volunteers randomly allocated into four groups: The Pulsed Laser Group (...

Ultrasonic tips as an auxiliary method for the instrumentation of oval-shaped root canals

Abstract To evaluate the influence of novel ultrasonic tips as an auxiliary method for the rotary preparation of flattened/oval-shaped canals. Forty-five mandibular incisors were selected and divided into one of three experimental groups (n = 15): Group PFCP - ProDesign Logic 25/.05 + Flatsonic + Clearso...

Efficacy of sonic and ultrasonic irrigation devices in the removal of debris from canal irregularities in artificial root canals

J. appl. oral sci; 27 (), 2019
Abstract Objective To evaluate the efficacy of different sonic and ultrasonic devices in the elimination of debris from canal irregularities in artificial root canals. Materials and Methods A resin model of a transparent radicular canal filled with dentin debris was used. Five groups were tested, namel...

Effect of ultrasound streaming on the disinfection of flattened root canals prepared by rotary and reciprocating systems

J. appl. oral sci; 25 (5), 2017
Abstract New technical and scientific developments have been advocated to promote the success of the endodontic treatment. In addition to rotary and reciprocating systems, irrigating solution agitation has been suggested and passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI) is the most used. Objective: To evaluate, in...

Penetración Dentinaria in vitro del Hipoclorito de Sodio a Diferentes Concentraciones con las Técnicas de Irrigación Convencional y Ultrasónica Pasiva

RESUMEN: El objetivo del presente trabajo fue comparar la penetración dentinaria in vitro entre las concentraciones de hipoclorito de sodio (NaClO) al 5 % y al 2,5 % con técnicas de irrigación convencional e irrigación ultrasónica pasiva. Este fue un estudio transversal, prospectivo y experimental. ...

Comparison of two methods of irrigant agitation in the removal of residual filling material in retreatment

Abstract: The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of passive ultrasonic irrigation and EasyClean for removing residual filling material in retreatment. Twenty-two maxillary lateral incisors with apical curvature were instrumented with ProTaper files and filled with Endofill using the lateral co...

Efficacy of ultrasonic activation of NaOCl and orange oil in removing filling material from mesial canals of mandibular molars with and without isthmus

J. appl. oral sci; 24 (1), 2016
Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate the volume of remaining filling material after passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI) of sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) and orange oil in mesial canals of mandibular molars, with and without isthmus. Material and Methods Thirty mesial roots of mandibular mola...

Ultrasound therapy and transcutaneous electrical neuromuscular stimulation for management ofpost-mastectomy upper limb lymphedema

Acta fisiátrica; 21 (4), 2014
Objetivo: Avaliar o efeito da estimulação elétrica transcutânea ou terapia de ultra-som no tratamento de pós-mastectomia linfedema do membro superior. Método: revisão sistemática da literatura foi realizada 1980-2012 do MedLine, Cochrane Library, LILACS e SciELO. Os termos utilizados na pesquisa ...

Efetividade e segurança do ultrassom terapêutico nas afecções musculoesqueléticas: overview de revisões sistemáticas Cochrane

Acta fisiátrica; 20 (3), 2013
O Ultrassom terapêutico (UST) é um recurso frequentemente utilizado na prática clinica do fisioterapeuta. Entretanto, não há consenso na literatura em relação à efetividade desse recurso. Objetivo: Os objetivos do presente estudo foram verificar e sintetizar as informações contidas nas revisõe...