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Apical Shaping

Apical Shaping is a methodological construct in endodontic therapy that involves the systematic modification of the apical portion of a root canal to enhance biomechanical preparation, disinfection, and three-dimensional obturation, distinguished by its focus on preserving dentinal integrity while optimizing apical convergence and sealing potential.

30

Publications

2.6K

Citations

109

Authors

53

Institutions

Publications per year

2017–2026

11

Parents

Publications

30

Root canal morphology and its relationship to endodontic procedures

Frank J. Vertucci · Endodontic Topics · 2005 · 994 citations

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The effect of preparation procedures on original canal shape and on apical foramen shape

Franklin S. Weine, Robert Kelly, Peter Joseph Lio · Journal of Endodontics · 1975 · 531 citations

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Therapy for the divergent pulpless tooth by continued apical formation

Alfred L. Frank · The Journal of the American Dental Association · 1966 · 429 citations

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Root surface strain during canal shaping and its influence on apical microcrack development: a preliminary investigation

Ahmed Jamleh, Takashi Komabayashi, Arata Ebihara et al. · International Endodontic Journal · 2014 · 68 citations

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A Comparison of Shaping Ability Using ProFile, GT File, and Flex-R Endodontic Instruments in Simulated Canals

G. Hata, Masuji UEMURA, A. Kato et al. · Journal of Endodontics · 2002 · 68 citations

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Authors

109

  1. AJ
    Ahmed Jamleh

    King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Saudi Arabia

    5 publications · 157 citations

    5

    h-index

  2. KA
    Khalid Alfouzan

    National Guard Health Affairs, Saudi Arabia

    2 publications · 32 citations

    2

    h-index

  3. KB
    K Bartha

    University of Pecs, Hungary

    2 publications · 35 citations

    2

    h-index

  4. EV
    Emese Verdes

    World Health Organization, Switzerland

    2 publications · 35 citations

    2

    h-index

  5. MB
    M Bernáth

    University of Pecs, Hungary

    2 publications · 35 citations

    2

    h-index

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Institutions

53

  1. King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences

    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

    5 h-index

    9 publications

    238 citations

  2. National Guard Health Affairs

    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

    4 h-index

    8 publications

    170 citations

  3. Tokyo Medical and Dental University

    Tokyo, Japan

    2 h-index

    7 publications

    386 citations

  4. Ain Shams University

    Cairo, Egypt

    2 h-index

    2 publications

    57 citations

  5. King Abdullah International Medical Research Center

    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

    2 h-index

    4 publications

    79 citations

  6. King Abdulaziz Medical City

    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

    2 h-index

    2 publications

    57 citations

  7. British University in Egypt

    Cairo, Egypt

    1 h-index

    3 publications

    78 citations

  8. Universidade Federal de Pelotas

    Pelotas, Brazil

    1 h-index

    5 publications

    95 citations

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Venues

  1. Journal of Endodontics

    JOE · 11 publications · 848 citations

    11

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  2. Clinical Oral Investigations

    3 publications · 75 citations

    3

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  3. International Endodontic Journal

    3 publications · 103 citations

    3

    h-index

  4. Endodontic Topics

    2 publications · 1K citations

    2

    h-index

  5. PubMed

    Repository · 2 publications · 25 citations

    2

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