Anda Kfir

2024

Debris and Smear Layer Removal in Curved Root Canals: A Comparative Study of Ultrasonic and Sonic Irrigant Activation Techniques

Wigler, R., Srour, Y., Wilchfort, Y., Metzger, Z. & Kfir, A., Mar 2024, In: Dentistry Journal. 12, 3, 51.

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4 Scopus citations

2023

Efficacy of Different Irrigant Activation Systems on Debris and Smear Layer Removal: A Scanning Electron Microscopy Evaluation

Wigler, R., Herteanu, M., Wilchfort, Y. & Kfir, A., 2023, In: International Journal of Dentistry. 2023, 9933524.

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3 Scopus citations

2022

Can Type of Instrumentation and Activation of the Final Irrigant Improve the Obturation Quality in Oval Root Canals? A Push-Out Bond Strength Study

Pawar, A. M., Kfir, A., Metzger, Z., Bhardwaj, A., Yohana, Y., Wahjuningrun, D. A., Luke, A. M. & Pawar, B. A., Jan 2022, In: Biology. 11, 1, 59.

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4 Scopus citations

Healing after surgical retreatment at four time points: A retrospective study

Weissman, A., Wigler, R., Blau-Venezia, N., Goldberger, T. & Kfir, A., Feb 2022, In: International Endodontic Journal. 55, 2, p. 145-151 7 p.

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5 Scopus citations

2021

Apical debris extrusion during instrumentation of oval root canals in primary teeth using manual versus motorized files: an ex vivo study

Pawar, B. A., Pawar, A. M., Atram, J., Luke, A. M., Bhardwaj, A., Kfir, A., Metzger, Z. & Wahjuningrum, D. A., Dec 2021, In: Scientific Reports. 11, 1, 3859.

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14 Scopus citations

Deficiencies in root canal fillings subsequent to adaptive instrumentation of oval canals

Pawar, A. M., Bhardwaj, A., Banga, K. S., Singh, G., Kfir, A., Luke, A. M., Dinata, V. & Wahjuningrun, D. A., Nov 2021, In: Biology. 10, 11, 1074.

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3 Scopus citations

Effect of adaptive, rotary, and manual root canal instrumentation in primary molars: A triple-armed, randomized controlled clinical trial

Pawar, B. A., Pawar, A. M., Bhardwaj, A., Wahjuningrum, D. A., Rahardjo, A. K., Luke, A. M., Metzger, Z. & Kfir, A., Jan 2021, In: Biology. 10, 1, p. 1-11 11 p., 42.

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12 Scopus citations

2020

Accuracy for diagnosis of periapical cystic lesions

Tsesis, I., Krepel, G., Koren, T., Rosen, E. & Kfir, A., 1 Dec 2020, In: Scientific Reports. 10, 1, 14155.

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7 Scopus citations

Apical debris extrusion by adaptive root canal instrumentation in oval canals: Full-sequence SAF system vs. the XP-endo shaper plus sequence

Pawar, A. M., Pawar, B. A., Bhardwaj, A., Luke, A. M., Metzger, Z. & Kfir, A., Aug 2020, In: Applied Sciences (Switzerland). 10, 16, 5684.

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11 Scopus citations

Cleanliness and erosion of root canal walls after irrigation with a new HEDP-based solution vs. traditional sodium hypochlorite followed by EDTA. A scanning electron microscope study

Kfir, A., Goldenberg, C., Metzger, Z., Hülsmann, M. & Baxter, S., 1 Oct 2020, In: Clinical Oral Investigations. 24, 10, p. 3699-3706 8 p.

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21 Scopus citations

Enhanced bactericidal efficacy of NaOCl at pH12 followed by acidi fied NaOCl at pH6.5 on Enterococcus faecalis biofilm

Wigler, R., Matalon, S., Goldberger, T., Lerner, A. O. & Kfir, A., Sep 2020, In: Applied Sciences (Switzerland). 10, 17, 6096.

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Prevalence of dens invaginatus in young Israeli population and its association with clinical morphological features of maxillary incisors

Kfir, A., Flaisher Salem, N., Natour, L., Metzger, Z., Sadan, N. & Elbahary, S., 1 Dec 2020, In: Scientific Reports. 10, 1, 17131.

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7 Scopus citations

Root canal configuration and root wall thickness of first maxillary premolars in an Israeli population. A Cone-beam computed tomography study

Kfir, A., Mostinsky, O., Elyzur, O., Hertzeanu, M., Metzger, Z. & Pawar, A. M., 1 Dec 2020, In: Scientific Reports. 10, 1, 434.

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18 Scopus citations

2019

Dentinal defects induced by 6 different endodontic files when used for oval root canals: an in vitro comparative study

Pawar, A. M., Thakur, B., Kfir, A. & Kim, H.-C., Aug 2019, In: Restorative dentistry & endodontics. 44, 3, p. 1-9 9 p., e31.

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Retrograde root canal retreatment with pre-bent ultrasonic files. A retrospective outcome study

Weissman, A., Goldberger, T., Wigler, R., Kfir, A. & Blau–Venezia, N., 1 Nov 2019, In: International Endodontic Journal. 52, 11, p. 1547-1555 9 p.

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6 Scopus citations

2018

Apical extrusion of debris during the preparation of oval root canals: a comparative study between a full-sequence SAF system and a rotary file system supplemented by XP-endo finisher file

Kfir, A., Moza-Levi, R., Herteanu, M., Weissman, A. & Wigler, R., 1 Mar 2018, In: Clinical Oral Investigations. 22, 2, p. 707-713 7 p.

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13 Scopus citations

Apical periodontitis

Metzger, Z., Kfir, A. & Abramovitz, I., 2018, Textbook of Endodontology, 3rd Edition. Bjørndal, L., Kirkevang, L.-L. & Whitworth, J. (eds.). Wiley-Blackwell, p. 103-122

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Efficacy of self-adjusting file, XP-endo finisher and passive ultrasonic irrigation on the removal of calcium hydroxide paste from an artificial standardized groove

Kfir, A., Blau-Venezia, N., Goldberger, T., Abramovitz, I. & Wigler, R., Apr 2018, In: Australian Endodontic Journal. 44, 1, p. 26-31 6 p.

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22 Scopus citations

2017

Deficiencies in root canal fillings associated with debris remaining in oval canals after cleaning and shaping with three different mechanised file systems

Kfir, A., Kyzer, D. F., Weissman, A., Pawar, A. M. & Wigler, R., 2017, In: ENDO - Endodontic Practice Today. 11, 3, p. 197-204 8 p.

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Does root canal treatment in necrotic pulp or retreatment cases with periapical lesions require anaesthesia? An in vivo clinical study

Kfir, A., Blau-Venezia, N., Tsesis, I., Goldberger, T. & Metzger, Z., 1 Apr 2017, In: International Endodontic Journal. 50, 4, p. 330-338 9 p.

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1 Scopus citations

Effect of glide path preparation on apical extrusion of debris in root canals instrumented with three single-file systems: An ex vivo comparative study

Pawar, A. M., Pawar, M., Kfir, A., Thakur, B., Mutha, P. & Banga, K. S., 1 Mar 2017, In: Journal of Conservative Dentistry. 20, 2, p. 110-114 5 p.

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14 Scopus citations

Effect of taper of glide path preparation on debris extrusion during root canal instrumentation of mesial canals in mandibular molars

Pawar, A. M., Pawar, S., Thakur, B., Dedhia, J. & Kfir, A., 2017, In: ENDO - Endodontic Practice Today. 11, 4, p. 251-256 6 p.

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Efficacy of XP-endo finisher files in the removal of calcium hydroxide paste from artificial standardized grooves in the apical third of oval root canals

Wigler, R., Dvir, R., Weisman, A., Matalon, S. & Kfir, A., Jul 2017, In: International Endodontic Journal. 50, 7, p. 700-705 6 p.

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58 Scopus citations

Extrusion of debris from primary molar root canals following instrumentation with traditional and new file systems

Thakur, B., Pawar, A. M., Kfir, A. & Neelakantan, P., 1 Nov 2017, In: Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice. 18, 11, p. 1040-1044 5 p.

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18 Scopus citations

General Principles of Radiology in Endodontics

Kfir, A. & Basrani, B., 1 May 2017, Endodontic Radiology: Second Edition. Wiley-Blackwell, p. 5-17 13 p.

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2 Scopus citations

Incidence of microcracks in maxillary first premolars after instrumentation with three different mechanized file systems: a comparative ex vivo study

Kfir, A., Elkes, D., Pawar, A., Weissman, A. & Tsesis, I., 1 Jan 2017, In: Clinical Oral Investigations. 21, 1, p. 405-411 7 p.

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28 Scopus citations

Preparing the master cone to fit the shape of the canal vs. preparing the canal to the shape of an industrial master cone

Metzger, Z. & Kfir, A., 2017, In: Indian Journal of Conservative and Endodontics. 2, 3, p. 89-106 18 p.

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Root canal morphology and variations in mandibular second molar teeth of an Indian population: an in vivo cone-beam computed tomography analysis

Pawar, A. M., Pawar, M., Kfir, A., Singh, S., Salve, P., Thakur, B. & Neelakantan, P., 1 Dec 2017, In: Clinical Oral Investigations. 21, 9, p. 2801-2809 9 p.

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55 Scopus citations

2016

Assessment of the fracture resistance of teeth instrumented using 2 rotary and 2 reciprocating files versus the Self-Adjusting File (SAF): An ex vivo comparative study on mandibular premolars

Pawar, A. M., Barfiwala, D., Pawar, M., Metzger, Z., Kfir, A. & Jain, N., 1 Mar 2016, In: Journal of Conservative Dentistry. 19, 2, p. 138-142 5 p.

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6 Scopus citations

Can size 20, .04 taper rotary files reproducibly create a glide path for the self-adjusting file? An ex vivo study in MB canals of mandibular molars

Kfir, A., Goldberger, T., Koren, T., Pawar, A. M. & Abramovitz, I., 1 Mar 2016, In: International Endodontic Journal. 49, 3, p. 301-306 6 p.

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5 Scopus citations

Push-out bond strength of root fillings made with C-Point and BC sealer versus gutta-percha and AH Plus after the instrumentation of oval canals with the Self-Adjusting File versus WaveOne

Pawar, A. M., Pawar, S., Kfir, A., Pawar, M. & Kokate, S., 1 Apr 2016, In: International Endodontic Journal. 49, 4, p. 374-381 8 p.

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34 Scopus citations

The efficacy of the Self-Adjusting File versus WaveOne in removal of root filling residue that remains in oval canals after the use of ProTaper retreatment files: A cone-beam computed tomography study

Pawar, A., Thakur, B., Metzger, Z., Kfir, A. & Pawar, M., 1 Jan 2016, In: Journal of Conservative Dentistry. 19, 1, p. 72-76 5 p.

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16 Scopus citations

2015

Continuous Instrumentation and Irrigation: The Self-Adjusting File (SAF) System

Metzger, Z. & Kfir, A., 1 Jan 2015, Endodontic Irrigation: Chemical Disinfection of the Root Canal System. Springer International Publishing, p. 199-220 22 p.

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Continuous Instrumentation and Irrigation: The Self-Adjusting File (SAF) System

Metzger, Z. & Kfir, A., 2015, Endodontic Irrigation: Chemical disinfection of the root canal system. Basrani, B. (ed.). Cham: Springer International Publishing AG, p. 199-220 22 p.

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Push-out bond strength of root-fillings made with gutta-percha and AH Plus in oval canals instrumented with Self-Adjusting File (SAF), WaveOne and Protaper NEXT--A comparative ex vivo study

Pawar, A. M., Pawar, M., Metzger, Z., Kfir, A. & Banga, K. S., 2015, In: Endodontology. 27, 2, p. 118-123

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Self-adjusting file (SAF) separation in clinical use: A preliminary survey among experienced SAF users regarding prevalence and retrieval methods

Solomonov, M., Ben-Itzhak, J., Kfir, A., Von Stetten, O., Lipatova, E. & Farmakis, E. T., 1 May 2015, In: Journal of Conservative Dentistry. 18, 3, p. 200-204 5 p.

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1 Scopus citations

2014

Healing of Apical Lesions: How Do They Heal, Why Does the Healing Take So Long, and Why Do Some Lesions Fail to Heal?

Metzger, Z. & Kfir, A., 15 Sep 2014, Disinfection of Root Canal Systems: The Treatment of Apical Periodontitis. Wiley-Blackwell, p. 297-318 22 p.

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3 Scopus citations

2013

Antibacterial activity and tensile strength of provisional cements modified with fluoridecontaining varnish

Lewinstein, I., Stoleru-Baron, J., Block, J., Kfir, A., Matalon, S. & Ormianer, Z., 2013, In: Quintessence International. 44, 2, p. 107-112 6 p.

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8 Scopus citations

The diagnosis and conservative treatment of a complex type 3 dens invaginatus using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and 3D plastic models

Kfir, A., Telishevsky-Strauss, Y., Leitner, A. & Metzger, Z., Mar 2013, In: International Endodontic Journal. 46, 3, p. 275-288 14 p.

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72 Scopus citations

The effect of commonly used sutures on inflammation inducing pathogens - An in vitro study

Matalon, S., Kozlovsky, A., Kfir, A., Levartovsky, S., Mazor, Y. & Slutzky, H., Oct 2013, In: Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery. 41, 7, p. 593-597 5 p.

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13 Scopus citations

The role of mechanical instrumentation in the cleaning of root canals

Metzger, Z., Solomonov, M. & Kfir, A., 2013, In: Endodontic Topics. 29, 1, p. 87-109 23 p.

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The self-adjusting file system

Metzger, Z., Kfir, A., Abramovitz, I., Weissman, A. & Solomonov, M., 2013, In: ENDO - Endodontic Practice Today. 7, 3, p. 189-210 22 p.

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2012

Antibacterial endodontic sealers: incorporation of quaternary ammonium polyethylenimine nanoparticles into epoxy-based and zinc oxide-eugenol-based sealers

Kfir, A., Beyth, N., Abramovitz, I., Zaltsman, N. & Matalon, S., 2012, In: ENDO - Endodontic Practice Today. 6, 4, p. 289-294 6 p.

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Can epoxy resinbased endodontic sealers be softened within 1-2 min? An in vitro study with chloroform and xylene

Kfir, A., Rosenberg, E., Tamse, A. & Tsesis, I., 2012, In: ENDO - Endodontic Practice Today. 6, 3, p. 189-194 6 p.

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Hard-tissue debris accumulation created by conventional rotary versus self-adjusting file instrumentation in mesial root canal systems of mandibular molars

Paqué, F., Al-Jadaa, A. & Kfir, A., May 2012, In: International Endodontic Journal. 45, 5, p. 413-418 6 p.

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63 Scopus citations

Incorporation of chlorhexidine diacetate in provisional cements: Antimicrobial activity against Streptococcus mutans and the effect on tensile strength in vitro

Lewinstein, I., Zenziper, E., Block, J. & Kfir, A., Nov 2012, In: International Endodontic Journal. 45, 11, p. 1010-1017 8 p.

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9 Scopus citations

Self-adjusting file cleaning-shaping-irrigation system optimizes the filling of oval-shaped canals with thermoplasticized gutta-percha

De-Deus, G., Barino, B., Marins, J., Magalhães, K., Thuanne, E. & Kfir, A., Jun 2012, In: Journal of Endodontics. 38, 6, p. 846-849 4 p.

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36 Scopus citations

Self-adjusting files in retreatment: A high-resolution micro-computed tomography study

Solomonov, M., Paqué, F., Kaya, S., Adgüzel, Ö., Kfir, A. & Yigit-Özer, S., Sep 2012, In: Journal of Endodontics. 38, 9, p. 1283-1287 5 p.

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53 Scopus citations

The effectiveness of a self-adjusting file to remove residual gutta-percha after retreatment with rotary files

Abramovitz, I., Relles-Bonar, S., Baransi, B. & Kfir, A., Apr 2012, In: International Endodontic Journal. 45, 4, p. 386-392 7 p.

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50 Scopus citations

The efficacy of five techniques for removing root filling material: Microscopic versus radiographic evaluation

Kfir, A., Tsesis, I., Yakirevich, E., Matalon, S. & Abramovitz, I., Jan 2012, In: International Endodontic Journal. 45, 1, p. 35-41 7 p.

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82 Scopus citations

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