ISSN 0143-2885 International Endodontic Journal The Official Journal of British Endodontic Society European Society of Endodontology Flemish Society of Endodontology [Irish Endodontic Society Netherlands Society for Endodontology Portuguese Society of Endodontology Editor P.M. H. DUMMER Associate Editors J. L. GUTMANN P. R. WESSELINK VOLUME 34, 2001 Volume Contents Blackwell Science Published by Blackwell Science Editorial Offices: Blackwell Science Ltd 23 Ainslie Place, Edinburgh EH3 6AJ, UK Blackwell Science Ltd 25 John Street, London WC1N 2BL, UK Blackwell Science Ltd Osney Mead, Oxford OX2 OEL, UK Blackwell Science Asia Pty 54 University Street, (PO Box 378), Carlton South, Victoria 3053,2 Australia Blackwell Science Europe Ltd 10 rue Casimir Delavigne, F-75006 Paris, France Blackwell Wissenschafts Verlag GmbH Kurfiirstendamm 57, D-10707 Berlin, Germany Blackwell Science KK MG Kodemnacho Building, 7-10 Kodenmacho Nihombashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan Blackwell Science Inc. 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E Siqueira Jr: Aetiology of root canal treatment failure: why well-treated teeth can fail Original Articles E Tasman, A. Atac, N. Er, A. Dagdeviren & B. Kendir: Expression of B1 integrins in human dental pulp in vivo: a comparative immunohistochemical study on healthy and chronic marginal periodontitis samples S. M. Jenkins, S. J. Hayes & P. M. H. Dummer: A study of endodontic treatment carried out in dental practice within the UK B. Briseno Marroquin, D. Wolter& B. Willershausen-Zénnchen: Dimensional variability of nonstandardized greater taper finger spreaders with matching gutta-percha points H. Fabra-Campos & J. Rodriguez-Vallejo: Digitization, analysis and processing of dental images during root canal preparation with Quantec Series 2000 instruments N. Al-Hazaimeh & D. L. Gutteridge: An in vitro study into the effect of the ferrule preparation on the fracture resistance of crowned teeth incorporating prefabricated post and composite core restorations G. M. Yared, E E. Bou Dagher& P. Machtou: Influenceo f rotational speed, torque and operator's proficiency on ProFile failures ]. D. Regan, M. Sherriff, N. Meredith & K. Gulabivala: A survey of interfacial forces used during endosonic instrumentation of root canals Clinical Section L. S. Buchanan: The standardized-taper root canal preparation — Part 2. GT file selection and safe handpiece-driven file use L. R. G. Fava: Calcium hydroxide in endodontic retreatment after two nonsurgical and two surgical failures: report of a case Endodontic News and Calendaro f Events Instructionst o Authors Number 2 March 2001 Original Articles A. P. M. Gomes, C. H. Kubo, R. A. B. Santos, D. R. Santos & R. Q. Padilha: The influence of ultrasound on the retention of cast posts cemented with different agents [. Ozawa, M. Nakano, H. Sugimura, H. Kurayama, K. Tahata, ]. Nakamura& K. Shiozawa: Effectso f endodontic instrument handle diameter on electromyographic activity of forearm and hand muscles I. T. Griffiths, A. L. Chassot, M. E Nascimento, S. T. Bryant & P. M. H. Dummer: Canal shapes produced sequentially during instrumentation with Quantec SC rotary nickel-titanium instruments: a study in simulated canals D. Grigoratos, J. Knowles, Y-L. Ng & K. Gulabivala: Effect of exposing dentine to sodium hypochlorite and calcium hydroxideo n its flexural strength and elastic modulus T. B.C. Sim, J. C. Knowles, Y-L. Ng, J. Shelton & K. Gulabivala: Effect of sodium hypochlorite on mechanical properties of dentine and tooth surface strain E. G. Kontakiotis, M. K. Georgopoulou & A. S. Morfis: Dye penetration in dry and water-filled gaps along root fillings M-K. Wu & P. R. Wesselink: A primary observation on the preparation and obturation of oval canals C. I. Peters, O. A. Peters & FE Barbakow: An in vitro study comparing root-end cavities prepared by diamond-coated and stainless steel ultrasonic retrotips Clinical Section L. S. Buchanan: The standardized-taper root canal preparation — Part 3. GT file technique in Large Root canals with small apical diameters L. S. Buchanan: The standardized-taper root canal preparation — Part 4. GT file technique in Large Root canals with large apical diameters Endodontic News and Calendar of Events Number 3 April 2001 Review Article 169 J. Peterson & J. L. Gutmann: The outcome of endodontic resurgery: a systematic review © 2001 Blackwell Science Ltd Volume Contents Original Articles G. Mannan, E. R. Smallwood & K. Gulabivala: Effect of access cavity location and design on degree and distribution of instrumented root canal surface in maxillary anterior teeth I. Portenier, H. Haapasalo, A. Rye, T. Waltimo, D. Orstavik & M. Haapasalo: Inactivation of root canal medicaments by dentine, hydroxylapatite and bovine serum albumin G. Pecora, D. De Leonardis, N. Ibrahim, M. Bovi & R. Cornelini: The use of calcium sulphate in the surgical treatment of a ‘through and through’ periradicular lesion L-L. Kirkevang, P. Hérsted-Bindslev, D. Orstavik & A. Wenzel: Frequency and distribution of endodontically treated teeth and apical periodontitis in an urban Danish population S. Frais, Y-L. Ng & K. Gulabivala: Some factors affecting the concentration of available chlorine in commercial sources of sodium hypochlorite J. E Siqueira Jr & H. P. Lopes: Bacteria on the apical root surfaces of untreated teeth with periradicular lesions: a scanning electron microscopy study O. A. Peters, K. Schénenberger & A. Laib: Effects of four Ni—Ti preparation techniques on root canal geo-metry assessed by micro computed tomography H. Yamaguchi, N. Hosoya, K. Kobayashi, T. Yokota, T. Arai, J. Nakamura & C. E Cox: The influence of two concentrations of sodium hypochlorite on human blood: changes in haemolysis, pH and protein ]. T. Marais& W. P. Williams: Antimicrobial effectivenesso f electro-chemically activated water as an endodontic irrigation solution “Be. s . . Clinical Section L. §. Buchanan: The standardized-taper root canal preparation — Part 5. GT file technique in Small Root canals L. S. Buchanan: The standardized-taper root canal preparation — Part 6. GT file technique in abruptly curved canals Endodontic News and Calendar of Events Number4 June 2001 Original Articles FE Wasti, A. C. Shearer & N. H. E Wilson: Root canal systems of the mandibular and maxillary first per-manent molar teeth of South Asian Pakistanis J. J. Ferreira, J. S. Rhodes & T. R. Pitt Ford: The efficacy of gutta-percha removal using ProFiles 1. C. Shearer, E. Mullane, T. V. Macfarlane, H.-G. Gréndahl & K. Horner: Three phosphor plate systems and film compared for imaging root canals J. E. Siqueira Jr, I. N. Rogas, A. Favieri, J. C. M. Oliveira & K. R. N. Santos: Polymerase chain reaction detection of Treponema denticola in endodontic infections within root canals J. Rud, V. Rud & E. C. Munksgaard: Periapical healing of mandibular molars after root-end sealing with dentine-bonded composite S. D. Gilbert, D. E. Witherspoon & C. W. Berry: Coronal leakage following three obturation techniques D. A. Spratt, J. Pratten, M. Wilson & K. Gulabivala: An in vitro evaluation of the antimicrobial efficacy of irrigants on biofilms of root canal isolates G. Hata, S. Hayami, FE. S. Weine & T. Toda: Effectiveness of oxidative potential water as a root canal irrigant D. S. Park, H. J. Lee, H. M. Yoo & T. S. Oh: Effect of Nd:YAG laser irradiation on the apical leakage of obturated root canals: an electrochemical study G. E. Evans, P. M. Speight & K. Gulabivala: The influence of preparation technique and sodium hypochlorite on removal of pulp and predentine from root canals of posterior teeth Clinical Section C. D’Arcangelo, G. Varvara & P. De Fazio: Root canal treatment in mandibular canines with two roots: a report of two cases Poster Abstracts Spring Scientific Meeting, British Endodontic Society, 10 March 2001, Abstracts of posters Endodontic News and Calendar of Events Number 5 July 2001 Original Articles C. Estrela, L. L. Bammann, EF. C. Pimenta & J. D. Pécora: Control of microorganisms in vitro by calcium hydroxide pastes © 2001 Blackwell Science Ltd Volume Contents I. A. Mjér, M. R. Smith, M. Ferrari & E Mannocci: The structure of dentine in the apical region of human teeth C. C. R. Ferraz, N. V. Gomes, B. P. E A. Gomes, A. A. Zaia, F. B. Teixeira& FE. J. Souza-Filho: Apical extrusion of debris and irrigants using two hand and three engine-driven instrumentation techniques K. Gulabivala, T. H. Aung, A. Alavi & Y-L. Ng: Root and canal morphology of Burmese mandibular molars M. A. Martinez-Lozano, L. Forner-Navarro, J. L. Sanchez-Cortés & C. Llena-Puy: Methodological considerations in the deter- mination of working length J. A. P. Figueiredo, H. EF. Pesce, M. A. Gioso& M. A. Z. Figueiredo: The histological effects of four endodontic sealers implanted in the oral mucosa: submucous injection versus implant in polyethylene tubes G. Gambarini: Cyclic fatigue of ProFile rotary instruments after prolonged clinical use L. Bergmans, J]. Van Cleynenbreugel, M. Wevers & P. Lambrechts: A methodology for quantitative evaluation of root canal instru- mentation using microcomputed tomography R. M. Love: Enterococcus faecalis —a mechanism for its role in endodontic failure Clinical Section K. S. Al-Fouzan: The microscopic diagnosis and treatment of a mandibular second premolar with four canals Letters to Editor D. Ricucci: Series of papers by Dr L. S. Buchanan: The standardized-taper root canal preparation — Parts 1 to 6 L. S. Buchanan: A response P. M. H. Dummer: Comments from the Editor Endodontic News and Calendar of Events Number 6 September 2001 Original Articles EF Pérez, M. Franchi & J. E. Peli: Effect of calcium hydroxide form and placement on root dentine pH B. PE A. Gomes, C. C. R. Ferraz, M. E. Vianna, V. B. Berber, E. B. Teixeira & E J. Souza-Filho: In vitro anti-microbial activity of several concentrations of sodium hypochlorite and chlorhexidine gluconate in the elimination of Enterococcus faecalis V. Peciuliene, A. H. Reynaud, I. Balciuniene & M. Haapasalo: Isolation of yeasts and enteric bacteria in root-filled teeth with chronic apical periodontitis P. G. da Motta, C. B. O. de Figueiredo, S. M. M. Maltos, J. R. Nicoli, A. P. Ribeiro Sobrinho, K. L. M. Maltos & H. P. M. Carvalhais Efficacy of chemical sterilization and storage conditions of gutta-percha cones L. S. Teixeira, E EFD emarco, M. C. Coppola& M. L. M. Bonow: Clinical and radiographic evaluation of pulpotomies performed under intrapulpal injection of anaesthetic solution E. C. Combe, B. D. Cohen & K. Cummings: Alpha- and beta-forms of gutta-percha in products for root canal filling Y. Garip & M. Giinday: The use of computed tomography when comparing nickel-titanium and stainless steel files during preparation of simulated curved canals T. Lambrianidis, K. Lyroudia, O. Pandelidou & A. Nicolaou: Evaluation of periapical radiographs in the recognition of C-shaped mandibular second molars l. Hashimura, M. Sato& E. Hoshino: Detection of Slackia exigua, Mogibacterium timidum and Eubacterium saphenum from pulpal and periradicular samples using the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) method G. M. Yared, F E. Bou Dagher & P. Machtou: Failure of ProFile instruments used with high and low torque motors 1. H. Gluskin, D. C. Brown & L. S. Buchanan: A reconstructed computerized tomographic comparison of Ni-Ti rotary GT™ files versus traditional instruments in canals shaped by novice operators M-K. Wu, A. Kast‘akova & P. R. Wesselink: Quality of cold and warm gutta-percha fillings in oval canals in mandibular premolars Endodontic News and Calendar of Events Number 7 October 2001 Original Articles E E Demarco, J. M. Freitas, M. P. Silva & L. M. Justino: Microleakage in endodontically treated teeth: influence of calcium hydroxide dressing following bleaching S. J. Hayes, M. Gibson, M. Hammond, S. T. Bryant & P.M. H. Dummer: An audit of root canal treatment performed by under- graduate students © 2001 Blackwell Science Ltd Volume Contents 506 A. E. Fouad& A. W. Acosta: Periapical lesion progression and cytokine expression in an LPS hyporesponsive model 514 L. V, Betti & C. M. Bramante: Quantec SC rotary instruments versus hand files for gutta-percha removal in root canal retreatment 520 T. von Arx, C. Gerber& N. Hardt: Periradicular surgery of molars: a prospective clinical study with a one-year follow-up N. P. Chandler, T. R. Pitt Ford& T. E Watson: Pattern of transmission of laser light through carious molar teeth M. Ahlquist, O. Henningsson, K. Hultenby & J. Ohlin: The effectiveness of manual and rotary techniques in the cleaning of root canals: a scanning electron microscopy study M. Hiilsmann, M. Schade & EF. Schdfers: A comparative study of root canal preparation with HERO 642 and Quantec SC rotary Ni-Ti instruments S. Matharu, D. A. Spratt, J. Pratten, Y-L. Ng, N. Mordan, M. Wilson & K. Gulabivala: A new in vitro model for the study of micro- bial microleakage around dental restorations: a preliminary qualitative evaluation Clinical Section W-M. Harn, M-C. Chen, Y-H. M. Chen, J-W. Liu & C-H. Chung: Effect of occlusal trauma on healing of periapical pathoses: report of two cases M. H. Ree: An unusual swelling following endodontic and prosthodontic treatment of a mandibular molar due to a foreign body reaction 300k Review Endodontic News and Calendar of Events Number 8 December 2001 Editorial P.M. H. Dummer: Editorial European Society of Endodontology Undergraduate Curriculum Guidelines for Endodontology Original Articles M. Tanomaru Filho, M. R. Leonardo, K. C. Bonifacio, F R. Dametto& I. A. B. Silva: The use of ultrasound for cleaning the surface of stainless steel and nickel—titanium endodontic instruments D. E. Levine, D. E. Witherspoon, J. L. Gutmann, M. E. Nunn, J. T. Newman & A. M. lacopino: The effect of FIV infection on CD4* and CD8* counts in periradicular lesions L. K. McCaul, 8. McHugh & W. P. Saunders: The influence of specialty training and experience on decision making in endodontic diagnosis and treatment planning L-L. Kirkevang, P. Hérsted-Bindslev, D. Orstavik& A. Wenzel: A comparison of the quality of root canal treatment in two Danish subpopulations examined in 1974-75 and 1997-98 M-K. Wu, E. B. C. de Schwartz, L. W. M. van der Sluis & P. R. Wesselink: The quality of root fillings remaining in mandibular incisors after root-end cavity preparation Y-L. Ng. T. H. Aung, A. Alavi & K. Gulabivala: Root and canal morphology of Burmese maxillary molars M-FE. Bertrand, L. Lupi-Pégurier, E. Médioni, M. Muller & M. Bolla: Curved molar root canal preparations using Hero 642 rotary nickel-titanium instruments C. M. Oliver & P. V. Abbott: Correlation between clinical success and apical dye penetration Clinical Section J. S. Rhodes: A case of unusual anatomy: a mandibular second premolar with four canals L. R. G. Fava: Root canal treatment in an unusual maxillary first molar: a case report Endodontic News and Calendar of Events Author Index/Keyword Index Volume Contents © 2001 Blackwell Science Ltd