Open AccessComparison of the apple vinegar with other chelating solutions on smear layer and calcium ions removal from the root canal
Author(s) -
Alison Luís Kirchhoff,
Raqueli Viapiana,
Carlos Eduardo Saraiva Miranda,
Manoel Damião SousaNeto,
Antônio Miranda da Cruz Filho
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
indian journal of dental research/indian journal of dental research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.277
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1998-3603
pISSN - 0970-9290
DOI - 10.4103/0970-9290.138341
Subject(s) - smear layer , acetic acid , distilled water , calcium , malic acid , chemistry , chelation , citric acid , nuclear chemistry , root canal , chromatography , dentistry , food science , biochemistry , inorganic chemistry , medicine , organic chemistry
The action of endodontic instruments during biomechanical preparation results in smear layer formation. Removing the smear layer enhances disinfection into dentinal tubules in addition to allowing tridimensional sealing of the root canal system.