introduction: a desirable characteristic of root canal irrigants is the ability of dissolving soft tissues. sodium hypochlorite, an antibacterial and tissue solvent irrigant used in endodontic treatment is known to be toxic for periapical tissues. chlorhexidine gluconate, an effective antimicrobial agent, is another irrigant with limited tissue dissolving ability. a mixture of a tetracycline is...

using ultrasonic devices in endodontics can enhance the antibacterial and tissue dissolving ability of different root canal irrigants such as sodium hypochlorite (naocl) which is the most common irrigant with excellent antibacterial and tissue dissolving abilities. however, due to its high surface tension, its penetration into the irregularities of the root canal system is a challenge. the purp...

Using ultrasonic devices in endodontics can enhance the antibacterial and tissue dissolving ability of different root canal irrigants such as sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) which is the most common irrigant with excellent antibacterial and tissue dissolving abilities. However, due to its high surface tension, its penetration into the irregularities of the root canal system is a challenge. The purp...

INTRODUCTION A desirable characteristic of root canal irrigants is the ability of dissolving soft tissues. Sodium hypochlorite, an antibacterial and tissue solvent irrigant used in endodontic treatment is known to be toxic for periapical tissues. Chlorhexidine gluconate, an effective antimicrobial agent, is another irrigant with limited tissue dissolving ability. A mixture of a tetracycline iso...

OBJECTIVES The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of neutralizing a 2.5% NaOCl solution on its cytotoxicity, genotoxicity, and tissue-dissolving potential. STUDY DESIGN The cytotoxicity and the genotoxicity of Dakin, a 2.5% NaOCl solution, and a neutralized 2.5% NaOCl solution were assessed according to ISO 10993 standards. The weight of palatal mucosa samples placed in neu...

objective: biodegradable polycaprolactone/starch composites can be used for bone tissue engineering applications. the effect of the ratio of components on composite properties is of tremendous importance. methods: polycaprolactone/starch composite of 80/20 and 70/30 ratios were fabricated by dissolving them in chloroform followed by evaporation of the solvent. results: the composites were chara...

AIM Sodium hypochlorite is the most commonly used endodontic irrigant because of its antimicrobial and tissue-dissolving activity. The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the effects of concentration, temperature, and agitation on the tissue-dissolving ability of sodium hypochlorite. In addition, a hypochlorite product with added surface active agent was compared with conventional hyp...

The success of root canal treatment is based on total elimination of root canal content, thorough cleaning, shaping and obturation of root canal system. Calcium hydroxide is recommended as intra-canal medicament because of its antibacterial properties, tissue dissolving ability, inhibition of tooth resorption and indication of tissue repair by hard tissue formation. Here we present a series of ...

The main aim of endodontic therapy is that the infected tooth returns to healthy and functional state. Surgical intervention is recommended only after nonsurgical techniques have failed. Calcium hydroxide paste is recommended as intra canal medicament because of its antimicrobial properties, tissue dissolving ability, inhibition of tooth resorption and indication of tissue repair by hard tissue...