Aim To evaluate and compare ex vivo the decalcifying effect of 15% EDTA, 15% citric acid,
5% phosphoric acid and 2.5% sodium hypochlorite on root canal dentine. Methodology Two …

Objectives This study was to compare the efficacy of EndoActivator, EndoVac, PUI, and LAI
methods in removing the smear layer from root canals. Materials and methods Eighty single …

OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated the effects of different NaOCl concentrations and contact
times on removal of the organic phase from mineralized dentin with and without the …

Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) is the most commonly used solution in root canal treatments,
as it is a low-cost method that displays a very effective antimicrobial activity against …

The effect of different post space irrigants on smear layer removal and dentin bond strength
was evaluated. Sixty‐six extracted sound maxillary central incisors were endodontically …

Endodontic lubricants, irrigants and medicaments help prepare and disinfect root canal
systems (RCS) but primary and secondary cases involve different microbes and therefore it …

INTRODUCTION: The objective of this study was to compare the efficacy on smear layer
removal of 4 decalcifying agents: 17% ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), 20% citric …

Objective To compare smear layer removal after root canal final irrigation with 17%
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), 10% citric acid (CA), Biopure MTAD, and 0.2 …

The aim of this study was to determine the extent of calcium removal on root canal dentin
after 17% EDTA, 17% EGTA, 15% EDTAC, and 1% tetracycline-HCl treatment; with or …

OBJECTIVES: The objectives of this study were to evaluate the minimal bactericidal
concentration (MBC) for Enterococcus faecalis of phosphoric acid, citric acid, and …