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Sonic activation EDDY and passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI) effectively remove debris and smear layer in root canals, outperforming manual irrigation (MI). EDDY and PUI offer superior canal cleanliness compared to MI.

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  • Endodontics
  • Dental Materials Science
  • Biomaterials

Background:

  • Effective debris and smear layer removal is crucial for successful root canal treatment.
  • Various irrigation activation techniques aim to enhance intracanal cleaning.
  • Understanding the comparative efficacy of these methods is essential for clinical decision-making.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate and compare the efficacy of different final irrigation activation methods in removing debris and smear layer.
  • To assess performance across coronal, middle, and apical thirds of straight root canals.

Main Methods:

  • 58 mandibular premolars with straight root canals were prepared and irrigated with 3% sodium hypochlorite.
  • Groups were assigned to manual irrigation (MI), EndoActivator (EA), sonic activation EDDY, or passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI).
  • Scanning electron microscopy analyzed debris and smear layer presence on canal walls.

Main Results:

  • All tested activation methods (EA, EDDY, PUI) significantly outperformed MI in debris removal.
  • EDDY and PUI demonstrated superior smear layer removal compared to MI.
  • No significant differences in debris or smear layer removal were found between EA, EDDY, and PUI across canal portions.

Conclusions:

  • Sonic activation EDDY and PUI are significantly more effective than MI for debris and smear layer removal in straight root canals.
  • EDDY and PUI offer comparable and superior cleaning efficacy, supporting their use in endodontic procedures.