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1Department of Dental Materials, Siena University, Rome, Italy.
Abstract:
The purpose of the present scanning electron microscopic study was to investigate the efficacy of a combination of EDTA, NaOCl, and surface-active irrigating solutions during and after root canal preparation with ProFile nickel-titanium rotary instruments. Thirty canals were divided into three groups, instrumented and irrigated as follows: 5% NaOCl and a final flush with 17% EDTA were used for group A; group B specimens were irrigated using 17% EDTA, followed 15 s later by 1% TRITON X-100 (tensioactive agent) and then by 5% NaOCl; and group C specimens were irrigated with the same combination, but once shaping procedures were completed the irrigating sequence was repeated three times. After scanning electron microscopic evaluation, group C specimens exhibited the most effective debridement of the root canals. Results showed that tensioactive agent contributed to enhanced debridement. Cleaning was significantly improved once shaping procedures were completed.
