Cleaning of Root Canal System by Different Irrigation Methods

Determination of Root Canal Cleanliness by Different Irrigation Methods and Morphometric Analysis of Apical Third.

AIM The aim of this study was to determine the root canal area before and after the instrumentation 1 mm short of the apical foramen by clinical and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) methods, and to evaluate the cleanliness of the apical region in mesiodistal flattened teeth by using optical microscopy. MATERIALS AND METHODS Forty-two human single-canal mandibular incisors were instrumente...

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...

Antimicrobial efficacy of nine different root canal irrigation solutions.

Contemporary Cleaning and Shaping of the Root Canal System.

Prevention or treatment of apical periodontitis is aimed at disinfecting the root canal system so that the periradicular tissues are not vulnerable to attack from microbiota within the tooth. This is achieved by a process of cleaning and shaping the root canal space. The fundamental principles underlying this process have not changed in decades. In contrast, the armamentarium available to the c...

The cleaning efficiency of the root canal after different instrumentation technique and irrigation protocol: A SEM analysis

Aim: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of manual and ultrasonic instrumentation with varying irrigation protocols on removal of the smear layer from root canal walls. Methods: Forty extracted single rooted human teeth stored in 0.5% saline were used. Periodontal soft tissues were removed followed by crown separation at the CEJ. All the teeth were randomly divided int...