Manoj M. Dhavalagi

Effectiveness of Various Irrigation Protocols on the Dentinal Tubule Penetration of Bioceramic Sealers Evaluated using Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy: An in Vitro Study

Manoj M. Dhavalagi & Moksha Nayak · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2026

Aims: To evaluate the effectiveness of various irrigation protocols, including manual dynamic activation (MDA) and laser-assisted irrigation (LAI), using 17% EDTA, 40% citric acid, and 3% NaOCl, on the dentinal tubule penetration depth of bioceramic sealers, as assessed using con...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1394

Evaluation of Shear Bond Strength of Resin‑bleached Dentine Treated with Azadirachta indica and Diode Laser: An In-vitro Study

Manoj M. Dhavalagi & Moksha Nayak · Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · 2026

Aim: This in vitro study evaluated and compared the effects of Azadirachta indica extract and 980-nm diode laser irradiation on the shear bond strength of resin composite to dentine bleached with 37.5% hydrogen peroxide. Materials and Methods: Thirty extracted non-carious human p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1390