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Root canal irrigants.
Deivanayagam Kandaswamy1, Nagendrababu Venkateshbabu
1Journal of Conservative Dentistry Editor (2005-2007), Department of Conservative dentistry and Endodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Sri Ramachandra University, Porur - 116, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Journal of Conservative Dentistry : JCD
|January 11, 2011
Summary
Root canal irrigation is crucial for healing periapical tissues and preventing reinfection. This review discusses various root canal irrigants and their interactions, emphasizing disinfection for successful endodontic therapy.
Area of Science:
- Endodontics
- Dental Therapeutics
Background:
- Root canal therapy success depends on instrumentation, irrigation, and obturation.
- Irrigation is the most critical factor influencing periapical tissue healing.
- Optimizing root canal disinfection and preventing reinfection are primary endodontic goals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review various root canal irrigants.
- To discuss interactions between different endodontic irrigants.
- To highlight the importance of irrigation in endodontic treatment.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of English-language papers published until July 2010.
- Medline search using keywords 'root canal irrigants' and 'endodontic irrigants'.
- Manual checking of reference lists for relevant articles.
Main Results:
- The review discusses various irrigants used in endodontics.
- Interactions between different irrigants are analyzed.
- The significance of irrigation in achieving successful endodontic outcomes is highlighted.
Conclusions:
- Effective root canal irrigation is paramount for successful endodontic therapy.
- Proper selection and use of irrigants are essential for disinfection and periapical healing.
- Further research into irrigant interactions may optimize endodontic disinfection protocols.
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