November/December 2025

Behailu B. Eshetea

Maha Leila

Timothy Cho

Maggie Xiaoxia Liu

Neil Park

Jason A. Griggs

Sreenivas Koka

A denture base resin impregnated with an antimicrobial agent (silver sodium hydrogen zirconium phosphate) and designed for 3-dimensional (3D) printing was evaluated to test its antimicrobial activity against common oral pathogens. Compared with a commonly used 3D-printed resin without an antimicrobial agent, the antimicrobial resin had potent short-term and long-term antimicrobial effects.

Garima Poddar

Suparna G. Saha

Rolly S. Agarwal

Manasi Kewlani

Anu Vashisht

Ajay S. Rao

The objective of this study was to evaluate the color stability of composite resins with different photoinitiator systems when subjected to water aging. A composite resin with a diphenyl (2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl) phosphineoxide (TPO) initiator exhibited better color stability than Ivocerin- and camphorquinone-based resins, suggesting that TPO may offer enhanced long-term esthetic durability.

Douglas A. Young

Ryan L. Quock

Susie Goolsby

Martha McComas

Steven Powell

Gregory G. Zeller

Allen Wong

Brian B. Nový

The philosophy of caries management by risk assessment (CAMBRA) is widely accepted as a valuable form of comprehensive disease management, but its implementation in clinical practice has been hindered by a lack of concise guidance to bridge the gap between research and the logistics of patient care. This review presents clinical strategies in a functional format, integrating evidence-based systems such as the American Dental Association Caries Classification System and caries risk assessment.

Rafael Coutinho Silva

Mariana de Almeida Barbosa

Bruna Michels 

Julia Carelli

Katia Raquel Weber

Carla Castiglia Gonzaga

Flavia Sens Fagundes Tomazinho

This study assessed the effect of the endodontic sealer (bioceramic or epoxy resin–based) on the bond strength between glass fiber posts and root dentin at different storage times (7 days or artificial aging), also considering the root canal region (cervical, middle, and apical). None of the evaluated variables had a significant effect on push-out bond strength.  

Shubham Tripathi

Pallav Patni

Pradeep Jain

Swadhin Raghuwanshi

Sanket Hans Pandey

This article reports 2 cases of invasive cervical resorption treated with root canal therapy, removal of granulation tissue, and placement of trichloroacetic acid and mineral trioxide aggregate. The approach was surgical in 1 case and nonsurgical in the other; in both cases, follow-ups showed good results and no recurrence. A literature review summarizes previously reported cases of invasive cervical resorption.  

John F. Wisniewski

Mitchell Hogue

This study presents 2 treatment sequences for successful vital pulp therapy in mature permanent teeth and describes unsuccessful and successful application of the procedures. Two treatments failed because not all affected tissue was removed and inferior capping materials were used. Two successful cases included selective removal of affected pulp tissue and placement of calcium silicate cements. 

Anil Kishen

Prasanna Neelakantan

This review examines the microbiologic, clinical, and materials science evidence regarding the importance of a coronal seal in endodontic restorations. Published data indicate the importance of placing a permanent coronal seal as soon as possible following treatment. Moreover, a dual-seal approach, emphasizing the integrity of both apical and coronal sealing, is integral to treatment success. 

Matthew C. Davis

Suhaila S. Shariff

Recent evidence supports a conservative treatment approach for cracked teeth with radicular extension. This article outlines a protocol that emphasizes preserving pericervical dentin, sealing the crack internally to prevent bacterial contamination, and minimizing stresses. This protocol produces survival and success rates comparable to those of noncracked teeth, enabling preservation of natural dentition. 

Gordon S. Lai

Extrusion of irrigants or obturation materials during endodontic therapy may result in significant complications, ranging from postoperative pain to nerve damage and chronic inflammation. This article explores how anatomical complexities, including root apex morphology, proximity to vital structures, and apical resorption, contribute to extrusion risk.

Galal Omami

Steven J. Katz

Bruce L. Cassis