Lucila Piasecki Ms PhD
Lucila Piasecki
Ms PhD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Periodontics And Endodontics
Specialty/Research Focus
Endodontics
Professional Summary:
Dr. Piasecki graduated in Dentistry from the State University of West Parana, Cascavel, Brazil (2003) and in the same institution completed the Specialization in Endodontics (2005). She obtained the Master‘s of Science degree (2011) and Ph.D. (2014) in Endodontics at the Pontifical Catholic University PUCPR, Curitiba, Brazil. Dr. Piasecki joined the academic career in 2008 at the Paranaense University. Later she was also an invited professor in the Post-Graduation in Endodontics of the State University of West Parana, Cascavel, Brazil (2009-2016) and as a part-time faculty of Endodontics at the Pontifical Catholic University PUCPR, Curitiba, Brazil (2013-2015). In 2015 she was awarded a research fellowship at Sapienza University of Rome, Italy, and later in 2016 became a full-time faculty at the State University of New York at Buffalo. Dr. Piasecki is a member of the American Association of Endodontics, the Brazilian Society of Endodontics and Brazilian Association of Dentists. She has contributed as a reviewer for scientific journals, academic boards, and as an evaluator of research presentations in scientific congresses. She has lectured in events in Brazil and Poland and has attended more than 50 scientific events, many of them as a presenter. She has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and is involved in laboratory and clinical research as well in the development of technologies in Endodontics.
Education and Training:
- Fellowship, Endodontics, La Sapienza University of Rome (2016)
- PhD, Endodontics, Pontifical Catholic University of Parana (2014)
- MS, Endodontics, Pontifical Catholic University of Parana (2011)
- Cert, Endodontics, State University of West Parana (2005)
- DDS, Dentistry, State University of West Parana (2003)
Employment:
- Assistant Professor, Endodontics, Pontifical Catholic University of Parana, School of Health and Biosciences, Brazil (2013–2015)
- Adjunct Professor, Paranaense University, School of Dentistry, Brazil (2008–2015)
Research Expertise:
- Apical limit determination in Endodontics
- Endodontic instruments and materials
- Imaging and rendering in Endodontics
Grants and Sponsored Research:
- January 2017–December 2017
The endodontic management of complex curvatures
Coltene/Whaledent
Role: Principal Investigator
$11,388
Journal Articles:
- Johnsen GF, Haugen H, Nogueira LP, Sevgi U, Jimenez AM, DeLuca JT, Mancuso R, Piasecki L. Assessment of the Root Canal Similarity in Contralateral Mandibular Incisors. Int Dent J. 2023; 73(1).
- Tchorz JP, Gierl V, Piasecki L, Frank W, Wrbas KT. Effects of CBCT acquisition protocol and additional superimposed computerized optical impressions on the accuracy of root canal length measurements: an ex vivo study. Int J Comput Dent. 2023; 0(0).
- Frasquetti KS, Piasecki L, Kowalczuck A, Carneiro E, Westphalen VPD, Neto UXDS. Effect of Different Root Canal Drying Protocols on the Bond Strength of Two Bioceramic Sealers. Eur J Dent. 2022.
- Nam J, Piasecki L, Kwak D, Hong JH, Jung IY, Park SH, Cho SY. Variations in the morphology of apical constriction affecting electronic readings: An in vitro investigation using 3D-printed tooth models. Aust Endod J. 2022.
- de Mattos de Araujo BM, Cruz ATG, Piasecki L, Webber M, Carneiro E, Westphalen VPD, da Silva Neto UX. Micro-CT evaluation of four final irrigation protocols on hard-tissue debris removal from mesial roots of mandibular molars containing isthmus. Clin Oral Investig. 2022.
- Johnsen GF, Haugen H, Nogueira LP, Sevgi U, Jimenez AM, DeLuca JT, Mancuso R, Piasecki L. Assessment of the Root Canal Similarity in Contralateral Mandibular Incisors. Int Dent J. 2022.
- Bernardes RA, Feitosa APOP, Bramante CM, Vivan RR, Piasecki L, Duarte MAH, de Vasconcelos BC. Evaluation of foramen locating accuracy of an endodontic motor integrated with electronic foramen employing optimal glide path kinematics. Clin Oral Investig. 2022; 26(2).
- Bernardes RA, Feitosa APOP, Bramante CM, Vivan RR, Piasecki L, Duarte MAH, de Vasconcelos BC. Evaluation of foramen locating accuracy of an endodontic motor integrated with electronic foramen employing optimal glide path kinematics. Clin Oral Investig. 2021.
- Iparraguirre Nuñovero MF, Piasecki L, Segato AVK, Westphalen VPD, Silva Neto UX, Carneiro E. A laboratory study of the accuracy of three electronic apex locators: influence of embedding media and radiographic assessment of the electronic apical limit. Int Endod J. 2021; 54(7).
- Shabbir J, Zehra T, Najmi N, Hasan A, Naz M, Piasecki L, Azim AA. Access Cavity Preparations: Classification and Literature review of Traditional and Minimally Invasive Endodontic Access Cavity Designs. J Endod. 2021.
- Azim AA, Albanyan H, Azim KA, Piasecki L. The Buffalo study: Outcome and associated predictors in endodontic microsurgery- a cohort study. Int Endod J. 2021; 54(3).
- Klemz AA, Cruz ATG, Piasecki L, Carneiro E, Westphalen VPD, da Silva Neto UX. Accuracy of electronic apical functions of a new integrated motor compared to the visual control of the working length-an ex vivo study. Clin Oral Investig. 2021; 25(1).
- Furlan RD, Alcalde MP, Duarte MAH, Bramante CM, Piasecki L, Vivan RR. Cyclic and Torsional Fatigue Resistance of Seven Rotary Systems. Iran Endod J. 2021; 16(2).
- Azevedo MAD, Silva TGD, Fernandes Â, Piasecki L, Fariniuk LF, Silva Neto UXD. Endodontic Retreatment Using a Single Instrument from four Nickel-Titanium Systems - A Micro-CT Study. Braz Dent J. 2020; 31(6).
- Hirai VHG, Machado R, Budziak MCL, Piasecki L, Kowalczuck A, Neto UXDS. Percentage of Gutta-Percha-, Sealer-, and Void-Filled Areas in Oval-Shaped Root Canals Obturated with Different Filling Techniques: A Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy Study. Eur J Dent. 2020; 14(1).
- Webber M, Piasecki L, Jussiani EI, Andrello AC, Dos Reis PJ, Azim KA, Azim AA. Higher Speed and No Glide Path: A New Protocol to Increase the Efficiency of XP Shaper in Curved Canals-An In Vitro Study. J Endod. 2020; 46(1).
- Gambarini G, Galli M, Seracchiani M, Di Nardo D, Versiani MA, Piasecki L, Testarelli L. In Vivo Evaluation of Operative Torque Generated by Two Nickel-Titanium Rotary Instruments during Root Canal Preparation. Eur J Dent. 2019; 13(4).
- Gambarini G, Piasecki L, Miccoli G, Gaimari G, Di Giorgio R, Di Nardo D, Azim AA, Testarelli L. Classification and cyclic fatigue evaluation of new kinematics for endodontic instruments. Aust Endod J. 2019; 45(2).
- Kowalczuck A, Borges MM, Kruger H, Piasecki L, da Silva Neto UX, Westphalen VPD, Laurindo CAH, Carneiro E. Microscopic evaluation of the dentinal walls of extracted human teeth following electrochemical dissolution of fragmented nickel-titanium instruments. Microsc Res Tech. 2019.
- Gambarini G, Seracchiani M, Piasecki L, Valenti Obino F, Galli M, Di Nardo D, Testarelli L. Measurement of torque generated during intracanal instrumentation in vivo. Int Endod J. 2019; 52(5).
- Gambarini G, Seracchiani M, Piasecki L, Valenti Obino F, Galli M, Di Nardo D, Testarelli L. Measurement of torque generated during intracanal instrumentation in vivo. Int Endod J. 2019; 52(5).
- Piasecki L, José Dos Reis P, Jussiani EI, Andrello AC. A Micro-computed Tomographic Evaluation of the Accuracy of 3 Electronic Apex Locators in Curved Canals of Mandibular Molars. J Endod. 2018; 44(12).
- Azim AA, Tarrosh M, Azim KA, Piasecki L. Comparison between Single-file Rotary Systems: Part 2-The Effect of Length of the Instrument Subjected to Cyclic Loading on Cyclic Fatigue Resistance. J Endod. 2018; 44(12).
- Azim AA, Wang HH, Tarrosh M, Azim KA, Piasecki L. Comparison between Single-file Rotary Systems: Part 1-Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Adverse Effects in Endodontic Retreatment. J Endod. 2018; 44(11).
- Gambarini G, Piasecki L, Ropini P, Miccoli G, Di Nardo D, Testarelli L. Cone-beam computed tomographic analysis on root and canal morphology of mandibular first permanent molar among multiracial population in Western European population. Eur J Dent. 2018; 12(3).
- Segato AVK, Piasecki L, Felipe Iparraguirre Nuñovero M, da Silva Neto UX, Westphalen VPD, Gambarini G, Carneiro E. The Accuracy of a New Cone-beam Computed Tomographic Software in the Preoperative Working Length Determination Ex Vivo. J Endod. 2018; 44(6).
- Gambarini G, Ropini P, Piasecki L, Costantini R, Carneiro E, Testarelli L, Dummer PMH. A preliminary assessment of a new dedicated endodontic software for use with CBCT images to evaluate the canal complexity of mandibular molars. Int Endod J. 2018; 51(3).
- Di Nardo D, Gambarini G, Costantini R, Testarelli L, Piasecki L, Al-Sudani D. 3D Clinical Evaluation of Unusual Anatomy of A Maxillary Second Molar: A Case Report. Biomed J Sci. 2018; 2(1).
- Gambarini G, Piasecki L, Miccoli G, Gaimari G, Nardo DD, Testarelli L. Cone-beam computed tomography in the assessment of periapical lesions in endodontically treated teeth. Eur J Dent. 2018; 12(1).
- Gambarini G, Miccoli G, Gaimari G, Pompei D, Pilloni A, Piasecki L, Al-Sudani D, Di Nardo D, Testarelli L. Detection of Bone Defects Using CBCT Exam in an Italian Population. Int J Dent. 2017; 2017.
- Fariniuk LF, Azevedo MAD, Carneiro E, Westphalen VPD, Piasecki L, da Silva Neto UX. Efficacy of protaper instruments during endodontic retreatment. Indian J Dent Res. 2017; 28(4).
- Azim AA, Piasecki L, da Silva Neto UX, Cruz ATG, Azim KA. XP Shaper, A Novel Adaptive Core Rotary Instrument: Micro-computed Tomographic Analysis of Its Shaping Abilities. J Endod. 2017.
- Cruz ATG, Wichnieski C, Carneiro E, da Silva Neto UX, Gambarini G, Piasecki L. Accuracy of 2 Endodontic Rotary Motors with Integrated Apex Locator. J Endod. 2017.
- Cruz ATG, Grecca FS, Piasecki L, Wichnieski C, Westphalen VPD, Carneiro E, Fariniuk LF, Silva Neto UX. Influence of the Calcium Hydroxide Intracanal Dressing on Dentinal Tubule Penetration of Two Root Canal Sealers. European Endodontic Journal. 2017; 2(14).
- Gambarini G, Di Nardo D, Miccoli G, Guerra F, Di Giorgio R, Di Giorgio G, Glassman G, Piasecki L, Testarelli L. The Influence of a New Clinical Motion for Endodontic Instruments on the Incidence of Postoperative Pain. Clin Ter. 2017; 168(1).
- Gambarini G, Piasecki L, Di Nardo D, Miccoli G, Di Giorgio G, Carneiro E, Al-Sudani D, Testarelli L. Incidence of Deformation and Fracture of Twisted File Adaptive Instruments after Repeated Clinical Use. J Oral Maxillofac Res. 2016; 7(4).
- Piasecki L, Carneiro E, da Silva Neto UX, Westphalen VP, Brandão CG, Gambarini G, Azim AA. The Use of Micro-Computed Tomography to Determine the Accuracy of 2 Electronic Apex Locators and Anatomic Variations Affecting Their Precision. J Endod. 2016; 42(8).
- Gambarini G, Piasecki L, Schianchi G, Di Nardo D, Miccoli G, Al Sudani D, Di Giorgio R, Testarelli L. In vitro evaluation of carrier based obturation technique: a CBCT study. Ann Stomatol (Roma). 2016; 7(1-2).
- Gambarini G, Giansiracusa Rubini A, Sannino G, Di Giorgio G, Di Giorgio F, Piasecki L, Al-Sudani D, Plotino G, Testarelli L. Cutting efficiency of nickel-titanium rotary and reciprocating instruments after prolonged use. Odontology. 2016; 104(1).
- Tocci L, Plotino G, Al-Sudani D, Rubini AG, Sannino G, Piasecki L, Putortì E, Testarelli L, Gambarini G. Cutting efficiency of instruments with different movements: a comparative study. J Oral Maxillofac Res. 2015; 6(1).
- Gambarini G, Plotino G, Piasecki L, Al-Sudani D, Testarelli L, Sannino G. Deformations and cyclic fatigue resistance of nickel-titanium instruments inside a sequence. Ann Stomatol (Roma). 2015; 6(1).
- Piasecki L, Al-Sudani D, Rubini AG, Sannino G, Bossù M, Testarelli L, Di Giorgio R, da Silva-Neto UX, Brandão CG, Gambarini G. Mechanical resistance of carbon and stainless steel hand instruments used in a reciprocating handpiece. Ann Stomatol (Roma). 2014; 4(3-4).
- Piasecki L, Al-Sudani D, Rubini AG, Sannino G, Sonnino G, Bossù M, Testarelli L, Di Giorgio R, da Silva-Neto UX, Brandão CG, Gambarini G. Mechanical resistance of carbon and stainless steel hand instruments used in a reciprocating handpiece. Ann Stomatol (Roma). 2013; 4(3-4).
Evaluative Studies and Case Reports:
- Azim AA, Alquria T, Wang HH, Piasecki L. Management of Root Fenestration Using Buccal Decortication and Guided Tissue Regeneration: A Case Report and 3-dimensional Analysis. J Endod. 2021; 47(1).
- Fadel G, Piasecki L, Westphalen VP, Silva Neto UX, Fariniuk LF, Carneiro E. An in vivo evaluation of the auto apical reverse function of the Root ZX II. Int Endod J. 2012; 45(10).
- Piasecki L, Carneiro E, Fariniuk LF, Westphalen VP, Fiorentin MA, da Silva Neto UX. Accuracy of Root ZX II in locating foramen in teeth with apical periodontitis: an in vivo study. J Endod. 2011; 37(9).
Professional Memberships:
- AAE American Association of Endodontics (2014–2019)
- SBEndo – Brazilian Society of Endodontics, Brazil (2014–2017)
- SBPqO, Brazilian Association of Dental Research; Brazilian Division of IADR (2010–2015)
- ABO Cascavel – PR Brazil – Brazilian Association of Dentistry (2001–2017)
Presentations:
- "A micro-CT evaluation of the root canal filling after post preparation" 2017 Annual Session of the American Association of Endodontists, American Association of Endodontists, Endodontics (2017)
- "Evaluation of Anatomical Parameters Using Micro-computed Tomography and Cone Beam Computed Tomography" 2017 Annual Session of the American Association of Endodontists, American Association of Endodontists, Endodontics (2017)
- "Cyclic fatigue of the endodontic instruments Prodesign Logic and Prodesign R." 33th Meeting of the Brazilian Society for Dental Research, Brazilian Division of IADR, Endodontics (2016)
- "Evaluation of a new endodontic motor with integrated apex locator" 33th Meeting of the Brazilian Society for Dental Research, Brazilian Division of IADR, Endodontics (2016)
- "A micro-CT evaluation of the obturation after immediate and delayed post preparation" 17th ESE Biennial Congress 17th Biennial Congress of the European Society of Endodontology, European Society of Endodontology, Endodontics (2015)
- "Effect of calcium hydroxide dressing on tubular penetration of two different endodontic sealers: a confocal laser scanning microscopic study" 17th ESE Biennial Congress 17th Biennial Congress of the European Society of Endodontology, European Society of Endodontology, Endodontics (2015)
- "In vitro comparison of the electronic apex locators Apex ID and Root ZX" 17th ESE Biennial Congress 17th Biennial Congress of the European Society of Endodontology, European Society of Endodontology, Endodontics (2015)
- "Periapical status of endodontically treated teeth in relation to the technical quality of the root filling and the coronal restoration: a CBCT study" 17th ESE Biennial Congress 17th Biennial Congress of the European Society of Endodontology, European Society of Endodontology, Endodontics (2015)
- "Apical leakage and percentage of root canal obturation before and after post preparation" VI International Congress of Endodontics, Brazilian Society of Endodontics, Endodontics (2014)
- "Calcium hydroxide paste and MTA apecification - Clinical Case Report" VI International Congress of Endodontic, Brazilian Society of Endodontics, Endodontics (2014)
- "Effect of calcium hydroxide dressing on sealing ability and tubular penetration of two different endodontic sealer: an in vitro study" Roots Summit 2014, Roots Summit, Endodontics (2014)
- "The use of apex locators in immature teeth" Pulp & Prevention, Jagiellonian University, Endodontics (2014)
- "Influence of calcium hydroxide in the dentinal penetration of AH Plus and MTA Fillapex" 31th Meeting of the Brazilian Society for Dental Research, Brazilian Division of IADR, Endodontics (2014)
- "The influence of the calcium hydroxide dressing in the tubular penetration of AH Plus and MTA Fillapex obturations ex vivo" 31th Meeting of the Brazilian Society for Dental Research, Brazilian Division of IADR, Endodontics (2014)
- "Cyclic Fatigue of Different Hand Instruments Used in a M4 Handpiec" 2014 Annual Session of the American Association of Endodontists, American Association of Endodontists, Endodontics (2014)
- "Micro-Computed Tomographic Analysis of Molars Prepared Using ProFile® NiTi Rotary Instruments and Reciproc® Single File Technique" 2014 Annual Session of the American Association of Endodontists, American Association of Endodontists, Endodontics (2014)
- "CBCT evaluation of complementary techniques in endodontic retreatment with ProTaper" 30th Meeting of the Brazilian Society for Dental Research, Brazilian Division of IADR, Endodontics (2013)
- "Complementary techniques for reducing the residual filling after rotary retreatment" 16th ESE Biennial Congress 17th Biennial Congress of the European Society of Endodontology, European Society of Endodontology, Endodontics (2013)
- "Rotary nickel titanium versus reciprocating stainless steel glide path: a cyclic fatigue test" 16th ESE Biennial Congress 17th Biennial Congress of the European Society of Endodontology, European Society of Endodontology, Endodontics (2013)
- "Surgical removal of an unusual foreign body in an immature tooth: a case report." 16th ESE Biennial Congress 17th Biennial Congress of the European Society of Endodontology, European Society of Endodontology, Endodontics (2013)
- "The influence of metallic posts in the imaging detection of vertical root fractures" 30th Meeting of the Brazilian Society for Dental Research, Brazilian Division of IADR, Endodontics (2013)
- "Dental Trauma" 8o International Congress of Dentistry of West Paraná and X Congress of Dentistry of UNIOESTE, State University of West Parana, Endodontics (2013)
- "Is the auto apical reverse (AAR) function capable of provide an adequate working length in vivo?" Roots Summit 2012, Roots Summit, Endodontics (2012)
- "Radiographic and Electronic Working Length in Teeth with Apical Periodontitis" Roots Summit 2012, Roots Summit, Endodontics (2012)
- "Evaluation of VAP rate after institution of oral hygiene protocol" XVII Brazilian Congress of Intensive Care Medicine, Brazilian Society of Intensive Care Medicine, Hospitalar dentistry (2012)
- "Accuracy of the Auto Apical Reverse Function - Root ZXII" 90th General session & Exhibition of IADR, International Association for Dental Research, Endodontics (2012)
- "Radiographic analysis of the accuracy of the Root ZX to locate the foramen in teeth with apical periodontitis - in vivo study" 27th Meeting of the Brazilian Society for Dental Research, Brazilian Division of IADR, Endodontics (2011)
- "Endodontic aspects of integrated planning" VIII Academic Week UNOESC, University of Joaçaba UNOESC, Endodontics (2011)
- "Electronic working length determination" VII Academic Week of Dentistry Luis Pilotto of the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná PUCPR, Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná PUCPR, Endodontics (2011)
- "Accuracy of Electronic Apex Locators in Teeth with Apical Periodontitis" 89th General session & Exhibition of IADR, Brazilian Division of IADR, Endodontics (2011)