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Dental News Volume XXII, Number II, June, 2015 by  Dr. Chems Belkhir,  Dr. Rim Naifar,  Dr. Jihed Ben Ammar,  Dr. Sana Bagga,  Dr. Mohammed Semir Belkhir Abstract Introduction  The aim of this in vitro study is to compare between two systems of canal shaping: the ProTaper ®  system (used in continuous rotation) and the Tilos ®  (used in reciprocating motion), in order to evaluate, after endodontic preparation, the increase in canal surface, the canal centring and the respect of the initial canal shape. Materials and method Thirty human teeth (first and second mandibular molars) with straight or slightly curved mature roots were sectioned 3mm below the neck, the access cavities established and the working length of the mesial roots measured. Each tooth was slipped into a transparent block of resin. Each block was perforated, one on the mesial and one on the distal part of the tooth; with a drill and then sectioned withi...

Dental News Volume XXII, Number II, June, 2015 by  Dr. Danielle El Hakim,  Dr. Emilie El Mouchantaf,  Dr. Maha Ghotmi,  Dr. Pierre El Khoury Abstract Mini-Implants in complete edentulous patients have become a treatment alternative for conventional dentures and conventional implant retained overdentures. They provide an improvement in stability and retention; they also improve subjective chewing ability and overall patient satisfaction. This article is an overview of mini-implants and their role in complete denture treatments. Introduction In patients with edentulous arches, the ability to speak, masticate and smile is all dependent on an accurately fitting and well-retained denture. The provision of complete removable dentures that satisfy all functional and esthetic requirements is one of the challenges in dentistry. Despite overall improvements in the oral health of the population, the demand for complete removable dentures will conti...