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ArticleInternational journal of dentistry2026

Impact of Apical Shaping Diameter on Bacterial Load Reduction in Multispecies Infected Root Canals.

Abdelkarim El Osta, Marc Krikor Kaloustian, May Mallah, Roula El Hachem, Alfred Naaman, Issam Khalil, Mostafa Yammout, Carla Zogheib

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Article in International journal of dentistry, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Abdelkarim El OstaDepartment of Endodontics, Saint-Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon, usj.edu.lb.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-7110-3628
Marc Krikor KaloustianDepartment of Endodontics, Saint-Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon, usj.edu.lb.
May MallahDepartment of Bacteriology, Saint Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon, usj.edu.lb.
Roula El HachemDepartment of Endodontics, Saint-Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon, usj.edu.lb.
Alfred NaamanDepartment of Endodontics, Saint-Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon, usj.edu.lb.
Issam KhalilDepartment of Endodontics, Saint-Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon, usj.edu.lb.
Mostafa YammoutDepartment of Pedodontics, Saint-Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon, usj.edu.lb.
Carla ZogheibDepartment of Endodontics, Saint-Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon, usj.edu.lb.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0857-6998

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Aim: To evaluate the impact of larger apical shaping and the efficacy of different disinfection protocols on increasing the bacterial reduction. Methods: Results: All groups induced a significantly higher bacterial reduction compared to the control group ( Conclusions: To remove as much bacteria as possible, it is preferred to increase the diameter of the apical part. Even with the usage of a diode laser or XPF, these methods perform better when the apical part is enlarged.

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bacteria biofilmsbacterial infectionsdiode laserdisinfectionendodonticsEnterococcus faecalismicrobial interactionsroot canal preparation

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PMID42016492
PMCPMC13094935

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