Prof. Dr. med. dent. Matthias Zehnder, PhD
Head, Division of Endodontology
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Clinical Specialisations
Endodontology
Research Interests
My main research interest is to identify new ways to disinfect and fill dental hard tissues. Further interests include molecular markers to improve pulpal and periapical diagnostics and the electrochemical treatment of peri-implantitis.
Selected publications
De-Deus G, Pinho MA, Reis C, Fidel S, Souza E, Zehnder M. NaOCl with reduced surface tension does not improve in situ pulp tissue dissolution. J Endod 39: 1039-43 (2013)
Rechenberg D, Thurnheer T, Zehnder M. Potential systematic error in laboratory experiments on microbial leakage through filled root canals: experimental study. Int Endod J 44: 827-35 (2011)
Mohn D, Zehnder M, Stark WJ, Imfeld T. Electrochemical disinfection of dental implants – a proof of concept. PLoS one 6:e 16157 (2011)
Zehnder M, Wegehaupt F, Attin T. A first study on the usefulness of MMP-9 from dentinal fluid to indicate pulp inflammation. J Endod 37:17-20 (2011)
Mohn D, Bruhin C, Luechinger NA, Stark WJ, Imfeld T, Zehnder M. Composites made of flame-sprayed bioactive glass 45S5 and polymers: bioactivity and immediate sealing properties. Int Endod J 43:1037–1046 (2010)
Waltimo T, Brunner TJ, Vollenweider M, Stark WJ, Zehnder M. Antimicrobial effect of nanometric bioactive glass 45S5. J Dent Res 86, 754-757 (2007)
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Publications
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Impact of growth conditions on susceptibility of five microbial species to alkaline stress. Journal of Endodontics, 34(5):579-82.
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Longitudinal co-site optical microscopy study on the chelating ability of etidronate and EDTA using a comparative single-tooth model. Journal of Endodontics, 34(1):71-75.
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Tubular sclerosis rather than the smear layer impedes dye penetration into the dentine of endodontically instrumented root canals.. International Endodontic Journal, 39(1):18-25.
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Antimicrobial action of bioactive glass S53P4 in simulated oral environments. 2006, University of Zurich, Medizinische Fakultät.
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The effects of temperature on sodium hypochlorite short-term stability, pulp dissolution capacity, and antimicrobial efficacy.. Journal of Endodontics (JOE), 31(9):669-671.
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Indikationsbereiche von MTA, eine Übersicht. Schweizer Monatsschrift für Zahnmedizin SMfZ, 114(3):222-234.
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Indikationsbereiche von MTA, eine Übersicht. Teil 1: chemische, physikalische und biologische Eigenschaften von MTA. Schweizer Monatsschrift für Zahnmedizin SMfZ, 114(2):143-153.
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Spüllösungen und medikamentöse Einlagen in der Endodontie. Schweizer Monatsschrift für Zahnmedizin SMfZ, 113(7):756-763.
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Endodontic infection caused by localized aggressive periodontitis: a case report and bacteriologic evaluation.. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology and Endodontology, 92(4):440-445.