INTRODUCTION: The use of chelating agents in endodontic treatment is required to remove
the smear layer and to achieve better disinfection within the root canal system. The aim of …

Aim To investigate dye permeability of root dentine according to patients' age, root section
and dye penetration time. Methodology A total of 96 extracted human single‐rooted teeth …

Effective final irrigation regimen is an important step in order to achieve better disinfection
and ensure residual antimicrobial effects after root canal preparation. The aim of this study …

INTRODUCTION: The objective of this study was to evaluate and compare in vitro the
decalcifying capability on root canal dentin of 4 different irrigating solutions. METHODS …

Purpose The purpose of this in vitro study was to investigate the capability of different Ni-Ti
instruments in disinfecting root canals previously infected with E. faecalis. Methods 60 single …

Aim: To evaluate the effect of duration of application of 17% ethylene diamine tetraacetic
acid (EDTA) and SmearClear on the removal of intracanal smear layer by SEM. Materials …

This study evaluated the effects of sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) with different concentrations
and exposure time on the structural, compositional and mechanical properties of human …

Background/purpose Chelating agents have been used for the removal of the smear layer
on teeth. However, due to inadequate volume and/or penetration of the solutions during …

Materials and Methods After obtaining clearance from the Research and Ethical Committee
of the Institute, the study was carried out in the Department of Pedodontics and Preventive …

Glass fiber posts (GFP) have an elastic modulus that shares structural characteristics with
dentin. Ineffective removal of the smear layer (SL) in the root canal after post space …