Open AccessTime-dependent effect of various irrigants for root canal on smear layer removal
Author(s) -
Shikha Singh,
Monika Singh,
Abdul R Salgar,
Namratha Chandrahari,
Nandagiri Prathibha,
Pradeep Koppolu
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of pharmacy and bioallied sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.268
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 0976-4879
pISSN - 0975-7406
DOI - 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_195_18
Subject(s) - smear layer , root canal , layer (electronics) , dentistry , medicine , materials science , composite material
Existence of smear layer in root canals caused by instrumentation is believed to prevent penetration of irrigating agents, thereby resulting in endodontic treatment.