Unusual Root Canal Irrigation Solutions

Root Canal Irrigation

Irrigation is probably the most underrated procedure in Endodontic therapy. While most articles or presentations spend a great deal of time on shaping procedures, not much emphasis is given for irrigation. This has led to a great deal of confusion on the type of irrigant, the protocol and the method of use. The purpose of this article is to discuss root canal irrigants, irrigation techniques an...

An update on the antibiotic-based root canal irrigation solutions

Antibiotics are a valuable addition to health practitioners for the management of bacterial infections. During endodontic treatment and when managing trauma to the teeth, antibiotics may be applied systemically or locally. Due to the potential risk of adverse effects of systemic applications, and the ineffectiveness of systemic prescribed antibiotics in necrotic or pulpless teeth and the perira...

Antimicrobial efficacy of nine different root canal irrigation solutions.

The fluid mechanics of root canal irrigation.

Root canal treatment is a common dental operation aimed at removing the contents of the geometrically complex canal chambers within teeth; its purpose is to remove diseased or infected tissue. The complex chamber is first enlarged and shaped by instruments to a size sufficient to deliver antibacterial fluids. These irrigants help to dissolve dying tissue, disinfect the canal walls and space and...

an update on the antibiotic-based root canal irrigation solutions

abstract: antibiotics are a valuable addition to health practitioners for the management of bacterial infections. during endodontic treatment and when managing trauma to the teeth, antibiotics may be applied systemically or locally. due to the potential risk of adverse effects of systemic applications, and the ineffectiveness of systemic prescribed antibiotics in necrotic or pulpless teeth and ...