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- Title
Comparative evaluation of canal cleanliness using three different irrigation agitation methods.
- Authors
Meenapriya, M.; Anjaneyulu, K.
- Abstract
Background: Different techniques and irrigant delivery devices have been proposed to increase the effect of chemical disinfection within the root canal system and to improve canal cleanliness following mechanical instrumentation. Aim: The aim of the study was to do a comparative evaluation of the cleanliness of the canal using EndoActivator (Dentsply Sirona), modified Waterpik tooth floss, Finishing File, and without any agitation. Materials and Methods: Single root canals of extracted human anterior teeth were used. Root canals were prepared. Irrigation was performed using 3% sodium hypochlorite and 17% ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid solution. Samples were divided into four equal groups, according to the irrigation activation techniques: (a) EndoActivator (Dentsply Sirona) (b) modified Waterpik tooth floss with EndoActivator tip, (c) Finishing File (Neoendo Healthcare India Pvt. Ltd.), and (d) without any agitation (control). Roots were cross-sectioned longitudinally, and the canal walls were subjected to scanning electron microscopy. The presence of smear layer at coronal, middle, and apical levels was evaluated. Results: The Finishing File (Neoendo Healthcare India Pvt. Ltd.) performed better than the EndoActivator (Dentsply Sirona) and modified Waterpik tooth floss in the debridement of coronal to the apical thirds of the root canal. In the coronal third, modified Waterpik tooth floss was effective in the debridement of the root canal. Similarly, in the middle and the apical thirds, Finishing File (Neoendo Healthcare India Pvt. Ltd.) was effective in the debridement of the root canal. Conclusion: Finishing File scored the best in debris removal compared to the other irrigation activation systems. However, none of the irrigation activation systems were able to debride the root canal completely.
- Subjects
HYGIENE; IRRIGATION (Medicine); ROOT canal treatment; INCISORS; DENTAL pulp cavities
- Publication
Drug Invention Today, 2019, Vol 12, p57
- ISSN
0975-7619
- Publication type
Article