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In this study, conventional restorative glass ionomer cement (GIC) was modified by embedding it with mechanically processed cellulose fibers. Two concentrations of fibers were weighed and agglutinated into the GIC during manipulation, yielding Experimental Groups 2 (G2; 3.62 wt% of fibers) and 3 (G3; 7.24 wt% of fibers), which were compared against a control group containing no fibers (G1). The compressive strengths and elastic modulus of the three groups, and their diametral tensile strengths and stiffness, were evaluated on a universal test machine. The compressive and diametral tensile strengths were significantly higher in G3 than in G1. Statistically significant differences in elastic modulus were also found between G2 and G1 and between G2 and G3, whereas the stiffness significantly differed between G1 and G2. The materials were then characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS). Heterogeneously shaped particles were found on the G2 and G3 surfaces, and the cement matrices were randomly interspersed with long intermingled fibers. The EDS spectra of the composites revealed the elemental compositions of the precursor materials. The physically processed cellulosic fibers (especially at the higher concentration) increased the compressive and diametral tensile strengths of the GIC, and demonstrated acceptable elastic modulus and stiffness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Abstract: Introduction: The elimination of microorganisms from root canals is a critical step in endodontic treatment. We aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial effectiveness of an alternating irrigation regimen during chemomechanical preparation (CMP). Methods: During 21 days, root canals of extracted human teeth were infected with Enterococcus faecalis, and colonization was confirmed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Canals were irrigated with saline solution (control group), with 5.25% NaOCl followed by a final rinse with 17% EDTA (conventional irrigation group), or with the alternating use of NaOCl and EDTA (alternating irrigation [AI] group). Samples were taken before treatment (S1), after CMP (S2), and during the following 14 days. Two specimens/group were analyzed by SEM. Results: The AI group yielded negative agar and liquid cultures from immediately after CMP and from the 5th day on, respectively. SEM confirmed several bacterium-free sites in the AI group. Conclusion: The irrigation regimen based on the alternating use of NaOCl and EDTA seems to be a promising endodontic tool because it promoted the elimination of root canal E. faecalis biofilms throughout the experimental period. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]