Luiz Carlos Trevia Morais Correia Viana, José Evando da Silva Filho, Alinne Patierry Oliveira Pacífico Feitosa, Thiago Colares Castelo Branco, Renata Cordeiro Teixeira & Christina César Praça-Brasil·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2025
Objective: To investigate the prevalence and distribution of periapical bone rarefactions (PBRs) in smokers and non-smokers using panoramic radiographs (PRs), and to assess the influence of tobacco use on lesion distribution. Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional analysis was...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2025/v37i115970
Luiz Carlos Trevia Morais Correia Viana, José Evando da Silva Filho, Larissa Pinheiro Barreto, Bernardo de Almeida Aguiar, Fábio de Almeida-Gomes & Christina César Praça-Brasil·Archives of Current Research International·2025
Aims: To conduct an integrative literature review investigating the association between tobacco use and pulpal and periapical alterations, rather than general periodontal disease. Methodology: A literature search was performed in PubMed and Google Scholar for studies published be...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2025/v25i81467
Luiz Carlos Trevia Morais Correia Viana, José Evando da Silva Filho, Larissa Pinheiro Barreto, Fábio de Almeida-Gomes & Christina César Praça-Brasil·Archives of Current Research International·2025
Aims: This integrative review aimed to examine how public anti-smoking policies address oral health and the role of dentists in tobacco control, highlighting gaps in policy integration and professional involvement. Methodology: The literature search was performed using the electr...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2025/v25i81451
Yana Cavalcante de Araújo, Luildyson Araújo de Almeida, Bruno Carvalho de Vasconcelos, Fábio de Almeida Gomes, Luiz Carlos Trevia Morais Correia Viana, Alinne Patierry Oliveira Pacífico Feitosa, Thiago Colares Castelo Branco & Bernardo Almeida Aguiar·Archives of Current Research International·2025
Introduction: The mechanical action in endodontic treatment is performed by endodontic files, and the chemical action by auxiliary solutions. However, both individually are insufficient in cleaning and removing the smear layer. Thus, there was a need to develop techniques for act...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2025/v25i41145
Luiz Carlos Costa Madeira Alves, Gabriela Mendes Amador, Júlia Magalhães-Saldanha, José Evando da Silva Filho, Fábio de Almeida-Gomes, Luiz Carlos Trevia Morais Correia Viana & Eduardo Diogo Gurgel-Filho·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2024
Aims: To evaluate the performance of reciprocating and rotary Glide Path files in human permanent mandibular molars, focusing on instrument fracture, deformation, and patency rates. Study Design: The study was a comparative analysis conducted to evaluate the incidence of instrume...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2024/v36i125680
Yana Cavalcante de Araújo, Kamila Nascimento de Sousa, Bruno Carvalho de Vasconcelos, Fábio de Almeida Gomes, Alinne Patierry Oliveira Pacífico Feitosa, Thiago Colares Castelo Branco, Luiz Carlos Trevia Morais Correia Viana, Aldo Angelim Dias, Eduardo Diogo Gurgel Filho, Leonardo Jefferson Taveira da Silva & Bernardo Almeida Aguiar·Archives of Current Research International·2025
Aims: To evaluate whether there is a difference in the radiopacity of four endodontic sealers, using two imaging techniques. Study Design: Experimental study, with a quantitative approach. Place and Duration of Study: Research Laboratory - Dentistry Course at the University of Fo...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2025/v25i101551
Yana Cavalcante de Araújo, José Eduardo Santander Dominguez, Pedro Francisco Guerra Gomes, Bruno Carvalho de Vasconcelos, Fábio de Almeida Gomes, Alinne Patierry Oliveira Pacífico Feitosa, Thiago Colares Castelo Branco, Luiz Carlos Trevia Morais Correia Viana, Aldo Angelim Dias, Eduardo Diogo Gurgel Filho & Bernardo Almeida Aguiar·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2025
Introduction: Endodontic treatment is a means of restoring dental function and preventing tooth loss. Several factors lead to the need for endodontic treatment, including periapical lesions, pulp calcifications, and acute apical abscess (a dental condition involving an inflammato...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2025/v37i126003