Abstract: This paper describes a Virtual Reality simulator to perform dentist training in tasks such as the access to the pulp chamber and the preparation of root canal. The simulator consists of a ...

There are several studies about the cytotoxic effects of dental materials in contact with the pulp tissue, such as calcium hydroxide (CH), adhesive systems, resin composite and glass ionomer cements.

Understanding the performance of calcium silicate-based pulp capping materials is essential for clinicians seeking to preserve pulp vitality in cases of carious exposure, dental trauma, or ...

Root canal treatment is designed to save a natural tooth by removing infected pulp, not to cause pain. An infected tooth, often causing severe tooth pain or sensitivity, can lead to bone loss or ...

Repairing the diseased tooth likely leads to reductions in bacterial infiltration into the body, and better health markers MONDAY, Nov. 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Nobody wants a root canal, but if ...

Successful root canal treatment can reduce inflammation linked to heart disease, according to new research. The much dreaded dental surgery can also improve levels of blood sugar and cholesterol, say ...

We’ve all felt that sinking feeling when a routine dental check-up suddenly turns into a list of procedures. The thought of a numbing shot, the high-pitched drill, the awkwardness of lying still and ...

Article subjects are automatically applied from the ACS Subject Taxonomy and describe the scientific concepts and themes of the article. The dental pulp, derived from the neural crest mesenchymal ...

You’re enjoying your morning coffee when suddenly a sharp pain shoots through your tooth. Or perhaps you’ve been dealing with a dull ache that won’t go away. Does your breath smell bad no matter how ...