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The efficiency of irrigants in removing root canal debris when used with an ultrasonic preparation technique
Author(s) -
GRIFFITHS BRIGITTE M.,
STOCK C. J. R.
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
international endodontic journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.988
H-Index - 119
eISSN - 1365-2591
pISSN - 0143-2885
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2591.1986.tb00491.x
Subject(s) - sodium hypochlorite , root canal , dentistry , debris , significant difference , smear layer , materials science , medicine , chemistry , geology , oceanography , organic chemistry
Summary. Three types of irrigant, 2.6 per cent sodium hypochlorite, water and Solvidont were compared for their ability to remove debris during root canal preparation with ultrasonically operated K files. Twenty‐seven freshly extracted human teeth were divided into three groups, and each group prepared using one of the irrigants. The teeth were sectioned longitudinally, stained and photographed for assessment by a ranking system. Canals prepared with sodium hypochlorite were found to have significantly less debris remaining than those prepared with water or Solvidont. No significant difference was found between preparations with water and Solvidont.