Open AccessUnusual Root Canal Irrigation Solutions
Author(s) -
Zahed Mohammadi,
Hamid Jafarzadeh,
Sousan Shalavi,
Jun-Ichiro Kinoshita
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
the journal of contemporary dental practice
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.3
H-Index - 43
ISSN - 1526-3711
DOI - 10.5005/jp-journals-10024-2057
Subject(s) - root canal , sodium hypochlorite , irrigation , dentistry , pulp (tooth) , citric acid , chlorhexidine , maleic acid , pulp and paper industry , chemistry , medicine , agronomy , biology , engineering , food science , organic chemistry , copolymer , polymer
Microorganisms and their by-products play a critical role in pulp and periradicular pathosis. Therefore, one of the main purposes of root canal treatment is disinfection of the entire system of the canal. This aim may be obtained using mechanical preparation, chemical irrigation, and temporary medication of the canal. For this purpose, various irrigation solutions have been advocated. Common root canal irrigants, such as sodium hypochlorite, chlorhexidine, and a mixture of tetracycline, acid, and detergent have been extensively reviewed. The aim of this review was to address the less common newer root canal irrigation solutions, such as citric acid, maleic acid, electrochemically activated water, green tea, ozonated water, and SmearClear.