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 …

Millions of teeth are saved each year by root canal therapy. Although current treatment
modalities offer high levels of success for many conditions, an ideal form of therapy might …

Aim: This study aims to evaluate the precipitate formed on combination of different irrigants,
weigh the amount of precipitate formed and to analyze the precipitate for PCA by using thin …

Aim The aim of this study was to assess, in vitro, the effectiveness of several concentrations
of NaOCl (0.5%, 1%, 2.5%, 4% and 5.25%) and two forms of chlorhexidine gluconate (gel …

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 …

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 …

The combination of sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) and chlorhexidine (CHX) results in the
formation of a precipitate. The aim of this study was to determine the minimum concentration …

Background: The recognition over the past 3 decades of microbial specificity in periodontitis
has afforded dental practitioners the ability to prevent and treat the disease with a variety of …

Aim To present a clinical case that illustrates the toxicity of concentrated sodium hypochlorite
(NaOCl) on vital tissues. Summary The severe clinical consequences of extruding …