Application of Root Canal Irrigation using Er:YAG Laser

Root Canal Irrigation

Irrigation is probably the most underrated procedure in Endodontic therapy. While most articles or presentations spend a great deal of time on shaping procedures, not much emphasis is given for irrigation. This has led to a great deal of confusion on the type of irrigant, the protocol and the method of use. The purpose of this article is to discuss root canal irrigants, irrigation techniques an...

The fluid mechanics of root canal irrigation.

Root canal treatment is a common dental operation aimed at removing the contents of the geometrically complex canal chambers within teeth; its purpose is to remove diseased or infected tissue. The complex chamber is first enlarged and shaped by instruments to a size sufficient to deliver antibacterial fluids. These irrigants help to dissolve dying tissue, disinfect the canal walls and space and...

Comparison of sealer penetration using the EndoVac irrigation system and conventional needle root canal irrigation.

INTRODUCTION The aim of this study was to compare the effect of the EndoVac irrigation system (SybronEndo, Orange, CA) and conventional endodontic needle irrigation on sealer penetration into dentinal tubules. METHODS Forty single-rooted, recently extracted human maxillary central incisors were randomly divided into 2 groups according to the irrigation technique used: conventional endodontic ...

Antimicrobial efficacy of nine different root canal irrigation solutions.

Evidence-based efficacy of ozone for root canal irrigation.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the bovine pulp tissue dissolution ability of HealOzone, Aquatine Alpha Electrolyte® and 0.5% sodium hypochlorite, used alone or in combination. Thirty bovine pulp fragments were weighed, divided into six groups and placed individually in Eppendorf tubes containing the tested solution until total dissolution occurred. The groups were: G1: saline (negative c...