The oral cavity is the habitat of several hundreds of microbial taxa that have evolved to
coexist in multispecies communities in this unique ecosystem. By contrast, the internal tissue …

Irrigation is a key part of successful root canal treatment. It has several important functions,
which may vary according to the irrigant used: it reduces friction between the instrument and …

Microbiota are found in highly organized and complex entities, known as biofilms, the
characteristics of which are fundamentally different from microbes in planktonic …

The success of endodontic treatment depends on the eradication of microbes (if present)
from the root-canal system and prevention of reinfection. The root canal is shaped with hand …

Chemical auxiliary substances (CAS) are essential for a successful disinfection and
cleanness of the root canals, being used during the instrumentation and if necessary, as …

Microorganisms and their by‐products are considered to be the major cause of pulp and
periradicular pathosis. Hence, a major objective in root canal treatment is to disinfect the …

The major objective in root canal treatment is to disinfect the entire root canal system. This
requires that the pulpal contents be eliminated as sources of infection. This goal may be …

Bacteria have been implicated in the pathogenesis and progression of pulp and periapical
diseases. The primary aim of endodontic treatment is to remove as many bacteria as …

Bacteria have long been recognized as the primary etiological factor in the development of
pulp and periapical lesions. Successful root canal therapy depends on thorough …

Stojicic S, Shen Y, Qian W, Johnson B, Haapasalo M. Antibacterial and smear layer removal
ability of a novel irrigant, QMiX. International Endodontic Journal, 45, 363–371, 2012 …