Selected Publications
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Z. Metzger, L. Berman, A. Tamse
.Cracks and Fractures
.Chapter 21 In: Cohen's Pathways of the Pulp, K. Hargreaves L Berman Eds
11th Edition, Elseiver, 2015
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Z. Metzger, A. Kfir
Healing of Periapical Lesions. How do they heal, why does the healing take so long and why do some
? lesions fail to heal
Chapter 15 In: Disinfection of Root Canal Systems: The Treatment of
Periradicular Periodontitis. N. Cohenca ed , Weily Blackwell 2015
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Z. Metzger
The self-adjusting file (SAF) system: An evidence-based update
Juornal of Conservative Dentistry Vol. 17, pp. 401-419, 2014
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Z. Metzger, M. Solomonov, A. Kfir
The role of mechanical instrumentation in the cleaning of root canals
Endodontic Topics Vol. 29 pp. 87-109, 2013
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Z. Metzger, A. Kfir, I. Abramovitz, A. Weissman, M. Solomonov
The Self-Adjusting File System
ENDO (London) Vol. 7 pp. 189-210, 2013
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Kfir, Y. Telishevsky-Strauss, A. Leitner, Z. Metzger
The diagnosis and conservative treatment of a complex type 3 dens invaginatus using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and 3D plastic models
International Endodontic Journal Vol. 46, pp. 275-288, 2013
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Z. Metzger, B. Bassrani, H Goodis
Materials, instruments and devices
Chapter 8 In: Cohen's Pathways of the Pulp, S. Cohen, K. Hargreaves
Eds. 10th Edition, Elseiver, pp: 223-282, 2011
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Z. Metzger
From files to SAF: 3D endodontic treatment is possible at last
Alpha Omegan (Vol.) 104:36-44, 2011
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Z. Metzger, E. Teperovich, R. Zary, R. Cohen, R. Hof
The Self Adjusting File (SAF). Part 1: Respecting the root canal
A new concept of endodontic files and its implementation
Journal of Endodontics Vol.36, pp.679-690, 2010
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Hof , V. Perevalov, M. Elhanani, R. Zary, Z. Metzger
The Self Adjusting File (SAF). Part 2: Mechanical analysis
Journal of Endodontics Vol.36, pp.691-696, 2010
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Z. Metzger, E. Teperovich, R. Cohen, R. Zary, F. Paque, M. Hulsman. The Self Adjusting File (SAF). Part 3: Removal of debris and smear layer. A scanning electron microscope study
Journal of Endodontics Vol.36, pp.697-702, 2010
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Z. Metzger, R. Zary, R. Cohen, E. Teperovich, F. Paque
The quality of root canal preparation and root canal obturation in canals treated with rotary versus self-adjusting files: A three-dimensional micro-computed tomographic study
Journal of Endodontics Vol.36, pp.1569-1573, 2010
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Z. Metzger, I Abramoviz
Periapical lesions of endodontic origin
Chapter 13 In: Ingle's Endodontics, JI Ingle, LK Bakland, JC Baumgartner eds. 6th Edition, BC Decker Hamilton,ON, Canada (pp. 494-519), 2009
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Z. Metzger, I Abramovitz, G. Bergenholtz
Apical periodontitis
Chapter 7 In: Textbook of Endodontology, G. Bergenholtz, P. Horsted-Bindslev, C. Reit, eds. 2nd Edition, Wiley-Blackwell Munksgaard, Chichester, UK (pp. 113-27), 2009
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Z. Metzger, R. Huber, I. Tobis, H. Better
Enhancement of healing kinetics of periapical lesions in dogs by the Apexum procedure.
Journal of Endodontics Vol. 35, pp. 40-45, 2009
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Z. Metzger, R. Huber, I. Tobis, H. Better
Healing kinetics of periapical lesions enhanced by the Apexum procedure: a clinical trial
Journal of Endodontics Vol. 35, pp.153-159, 2009
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Z. Metzger, Y. Blasbalg, M. Dotan , E. Weiss
Characterization of coaggregation of Fusobacteriumnucleatum PK1594 with six Porphyromonas gingivalis strains
Journal of Endodontics Vol. 35, pp. 50-54, 2009
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Z. Metzger, Y. Blasbalg, M. Dotan , E. Weiss
Enhanced attachment of Porphyromonas gingivalis to human fibroblasts mediated by Fusobacterium nucleatum
Journal of Endodontics Vol. 35, pp. 82-85, 2009
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Z. Metzger, Y. Lin, F. DiMeo, W. Ambrose, M. Trope, R.R. Arnold
Synergistic pathogenicity of Porphyromonas gingivalis and Fusobacterium nucleatum in the mouse subcutaneous chamber model
Journal of Endodontics Vol. 35, pp. 86-94, 2009
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Z. Metzger, D. Belkin, N. Kariv, M. Dotan, A. Kfir
Low-dose tetracycline inhibits development of periapical lesions in rats
International Endodontic Journal Vol. 41, pp. 303-309, 2008
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Z. Metzger, M. Dotan, H. Better, I. Abramovitz
Sensitivity of oral bacteria to 254nm ultraviolet light
International Endodontic Journal Vol. 40, pp. 120-127, 2009
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Z. Metzger, H. Better, I. Abramovitz
Immediate root canal disinfection with ultraviolet light: A feasibility ex vivo study
Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology Oral Radiology and Endodontics
Vol. 104, pp.425-433, 2007
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A.Hirshberg, I. Tsesis, Z. Metzger, I. Kaplan
Periapical actinomycosis associated with radicular cysts – a clinicopathologic study
Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology Oral Radiology and Endodontics Vol. 95, pp. 600-620, 2003
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Z. Metzger, D. Nizan, S. Pitaru, T. Brosh, S. Teicher
The effect of bacterial endotoxin on the early tensile strength of healing surgical wounds
. Journal of Endodontics Vol. 28, pp. 30-33, 2002
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I. Abramovitz, H. Better, A. Shacham, B. Shlomi, Z. Metzger
Case selection for apical surgery: a retrospective evaluation of associated factors and rational
Journal of Endodontics Vol. 28, pp. 527-530, 2002
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Z. Metzger, H. Klein, A. Klein, M. Tagger
Periapical lesion development in rats inhibited by dexamethasone
Journal of Endodontics Vol. 28, pp. 643-645, 2002
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Z. Metzger, L. Featherstone, W. Ambrose, M. Trope, R.R. Arnold
Kinetics of coaggregation of Porphyromonas gingivalis HG-405 with Fusobacterium nucleatum PK-1594 using an automated microtiter plate assay
Oral Microbiology and Immunology Vol. 16, pp. 163-169, 2001
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R. Liberman, A. Ben Amar, E. Freiburg, I. Abramovitz, Z. Metzger
The effect of repeated vertical loads on microleakage of IRM and calcium sulfate-based temporary fillings. Journal of Endodontics Vol. 27, pp. 724-729, 2001
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Z. Metzger, R. Abramovitz, I. Abramovitz, M. Tagger
Correlation between remaining length of root canal fillings after immediate post space preparation and coronal leakage
Journal of Endodontics Vol. 26, pp. 724-728, 2000
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I. Abramovitz, M. Tagger, A. Tamse, Z. Metzger
The Effect of immediate vs. delayed post space preparation on the apical seal of a root canal filling: A study in an increased-sensitivity pressure-driven system
Journal of Endodontics Vol. 26, pp. 435-439, 2000
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Z. Metzger
Macrophages in periapical lesions
Endodontics and Dental Traumatology Vol. 16, pp.1-8 2000