Alejandro R. Pérez

Dr. Alejandro R. Pérez

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Academic Career Length

9Years (2018-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

Representative Publications

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13 January 2023 in Journal of Endodontics
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KAKarim Aazzouzi-Raiss
Karim Aazzouzi-Raiss
ARAna Ramírez-Muñoz
Ana Ramírez-Muñoz
PSPedro M. Mendez S
Pedro M. Mendez S
GVGaya C.S. Vieira
Gaya C.S. Vieira
JAJosé Aranguren
José Aranguren
Alejandro R. PérezAlejandro R. Pérez
Alejandro R. Pérez

1 October 2018 in Journal of Endodontics
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GVGaya C.S. Vieira
Gaya C.S. Vieira
HAHenrique S. Antunes
Henrique S. Antunes
Alejandro R. PérezAlejandro R. Pérez
Alejandro R. Pérez
Lucio GonçalvesLucio Gonçalves
Lucio Gonçalves
FAFernanda E. Antunes
Fernanda E. Antunes
IRIsabela N. Rôças
Isabela N. Rôças

30 October 2024 in Materials
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RARamírez Muñoz Ana
Ramírez Muñoz Ana
MEMarta Escribano-Capdevila
Marta Escribano-Capdevila
NMNATALIA NAVARRETE MARABINI
NATALIA NAVARRETE MARABINI
GVGaya C. S. Vieira
Gaya C. S. Vieira
MSMarcela Salamanca
Marcela Salamanca
Alejandro R. PérezAlejandro R. Pérez
Alejandro R. Pérez
(1) Background: This study aimed to compare the shaping abilities of modern minimally invasive endodontic systems using natural teeth and 3D-printed resin replicas. These replicas offer a standardized approach for studying root canal preparation while eliminating the variability and scarcity of natural teeth. (2) Methods: Eleven mandibular molars with Vertucci class IV anatomy and their 3D-printed replicas (n = 132 canals) were scanned using micro-CT before and after preparation with six rotary systems. Shaping abilities were assessed by comparing volume, surface area, and unprepared areas between natural teeth and their 3D replicas, focusing on the apical third. Statistical analysis included the Shapiro–Wilk test to assess data normality and ANOVA and t-tests to compare different endodontic systems. (3) Results: Both qualitative and quantitative analyses revealed high similarity between natural teeth and 3D replicas. No significant differences in volume or surface area were found except in the apical third, where 3D replicas showed slightly larger increases in volume. (4) Conclusions: 3D resin replicas closely mimic natural teeth and provide a practical tool for assessing the shaping abilities of endodontic systems. This study demonstrates that 3D-printed models are suitable for endodontic research, offering a standardized and accessible alternative to natural teeth.

15 July 2025 in Journal of Endodontics
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PEPablo Ensinas
Pablo Ensinas
JAJosé Aranguren
José Aranguren
VTVincenzo Tosco
Vincenzo Tosco
CFCarlos Franco
Carlos Franco
KPKenneth Pineda
Kenneth Pineda
Alejandro R. PérezAlejandro R. Pérez
Alejandro R. Pérez

10 March 2020 in Australian Endodontic Journal
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HSHair Salas
Hair Salas
GVGaya C.S. Vieira
Gaya C.S. Vieira
IPIvo Palomino
Ivo Palomino
JVJavier Valero
Javier Valero
JPJuan Pacheco‐Yanes
Juan Pacheco‐Yanes
Alejandro R. PérezAlejandro R. Pérez
Alejandro R. Pérez

29 September 2022 in Acta Odontológica Latinoamericana
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MLMarília Lemos
Marília Lemos
TCThaïs M de C Machado de Carvalho Coutinho
Thaïs M de C Machado de Carvalho Coutinho
Alejandro R. PérezAlejandro R. Pérez
Alejandro R. Pérez
TMThamires Medeiros
Thamires Medeiros
MMMarilia Fagury Videira Marceliano-Alves
Marilia Fagury Videira Marceliano-Alves
FAFlávio RODRIGUES FERREIRA ALVES
Flávio RODRIGUES FERREIRA ALVES
The aim of this study was to investigate the internal root canal anatomy of maxillary and mandibular premolars in a Brazilian subpopulation, in order to establish the prevalence of the different configurations proposed by Vertucci. Three hundred and ninety-eight cone-beam computed tomography scans were collected from a private imaging clinic database in Rio de Janeiro, including 217 maxillary and 226 mandibular scans. A total 1316 premolars (594 maxillary and 722 mandibular) were evaluated using an image viewer, and classified according to Vertucci. Two calibrated examiners determined the frequency of each morphological Type. A third examiner reviewed discordant cases. The Kappa test was applied to verify inter-rater agreement, and Fisher’s Exact Test to verify gender-related differences. The most frequent root canal configurations of maxillary first and second premolars were Type IV (73.86%) and Type I (47.18%), respectively. Type I was the most prevalent in mandibular first and second premolars (80.59% and 95.86%, respectively). Only Types I and VIII presented a statistically significant difference between sexes. Type I was more frequent in females and Type VIII in males. A highly significant frequency of Type I was found in both mandibular first and second premolars, whereas the most frequent maxillary premolar root canal configuration was Type IV for first premolars and Type I for second premolars.