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What is the main purpose of root canal treatment?
What is the main purpose of root canal treatment?
What is the function of the smear layer in the context of endodontic treatment?
What is the function of the smear layer in the context of endodontic treatment?
Which term is defined as 'the process of removing fluids or gases from the body with a suction device'?
Which term is defined as 'the process of removing fluids or gases from the body with a suction device'?
What is necessary for the success of root canal therapy?
What is necessary for the success of root canal therapy?
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What is the influence of the smear layer on filling materials in root canal treatment?
What is the influence of the smear layer on filling materials in root canal treatment?
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What do clinicians use to wash out a body cavity or wound with water or a medicated fluid?
What do clinicians use to wash out a body cavity or wound with water or a medicated fluid?
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Which material may be found in the smear layer during root canal treatment?
Which material may be found in the smear layer during root canal treatment?
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How does chemo-mechanical debridement contribute to the success of root canal therapy?
How does chemo-mechanical debridement contribute to the success of root canal therapy?
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Which method involves the movement of a gutta-percha cone up-and-down at the working length for solution exchange?
Which method involves the movement of a gutta-percha cone up-and-down at the working length for solution exchange?
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What is the smallest recommended needle gauge for endodontic irrigation?
What is the smallest recommended needle gauge for endodontic irrigation?
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Which method generates rapid movement of liquid in and out of the root canal?
Which method generates rapid movement of liquid in and out of the root canal?
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What does ultrasonic activation involve?
What does ultrasonic activation involve?
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Which method is important for effective disinfection and can be achieved using various methods such as calcium hydroxide removal?
Which method is important for effective disinfection and can be achieved using various methods such as calcium hydroxide removal?
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What can be activated using sonic, ultrasonic, and photoacoustic methods to increase penetration depth into root dentin?
What can be activated using sonic, ultrasonic, and photoacoustic methods to increase penetration depth into root dentin?
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Which method is effective for removing hard-tissue debris from isthmus-containing root canals?
Which method is effective for removing hard-tissue debris from isthmus-containing root canals?
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What can affect bacterial endotoxin, impacting the disinfection process?
What can affect bacterial endotoxin, impacting the disinfection process?
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What is the main focus of the study mentioned in the text?
What is the main focus of the study mentioned in the text?
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Which article is referenced for the review of the smear layer in endodontics?
Which article is referenced for the review of the smear layer in endodontics?
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What does MTA stand for in the context of the text?
What does MTA stand for in the context of the text?
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Which journal is referenced for the study on root canal irrigants?
Which journal is referenced for the study on root canal irrigants?
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What aspect of the study is related to the application of smear layer in endodontics?
What aspect of the study is related to the application of smear layer in endodontics?
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Which specific product URL is referenced in the text?
Which specific product URL is referenced in the text?
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What type of study is conducted to evaluate the apical sealing ability of MTA?
What type of study is conducted to evaluate the apical sealing ability of MTA?
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Which irrigant solution contains doxycycline, citric acid, and Tween 80?
Which irrigant solution contains doxycycline, citric acid, and Tween 80?
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What is the effect of EDTA on NaOCl activity?
What is the effect of EDTA on NaOCl activity?
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What is the purpose of using hydrogen peroxide in endodontic procedures?
What is the purpose of using hydrogen peroxide in endodontic procedures?
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What effect does CHX have when interacting with NaOCl?
What effect does CHX have when interacting with NaOCl?
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Which irrigant solution is a combination product of EDTA and a detergent for smear layer removal?
Which irrigant solution is a combination product of EDTA and a detergent for smear layer removal?
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When is NaOCl used in endodontic procedures?
When is NaOCl used in endodontic procedures?
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What is the purpose of using Quaternary ammonium compounds and tetracycline antibiotics with EDTA and citric acid irrigants?
What is the purpose of using Quaternary ammonium compounds and tetracycline antibiotics with EDTA and citric acid irrigants?
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Which root canal irrigant is often preferred due to its mechanical properties and biocompatibility?
Which root canal irrigant is often preferred due to its mechanical properties and biocompatibility?
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What is the most commonly used root canal irrigant that effectively dissolves vital and necrotic pulp tissue and displays a strong antimicrobial activity?
What is the most commonly used root canal irrigant that effectively dissolves vital and necrotic pulp tissue and displays a strong antimicrobial activity?
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Which root canal irrigant is a wide-spectrum antimicrobial agent but has limited tissue dissolving ability and is less effective against gram-negative bacteria?
Which root canal irrigant is a wide-spectrum antimicrobial agent but has limited tissue dissolving ability and is less effective against gram-negative bacteria?
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Which type of irrigant can effectively remove the smear layer but should be used with caution as they may damage dentin if left in the canal for too long or in combination with other irrigants?
Which type of irrigant can effectively remove the smear layer but should be used with caution as they may damage dentin if left in the canal for too long or in combination with other irrigants?
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What should be used with caution as it has a low ability to remove the smear layer and should be used carefully to avoid damaging periradicular tissues?
What should be used with caution as it has a low ability to remove the smear layer and should be used carefully to avoid damaging periradicular tissues?
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Which irrigant is often preferred due to its mechanical properties and biocompatibility despite having limited antimicrobial effect?
Which irrigant is often preferred due to its mechanical properties and biocompatibility despite having limited antimicrobial effect?
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What type of irrigant is often preferred due to its mechanical properties and biocompatibility despite having limited antimicrobial effect?
What type of irrigant is often preferred due to its mechanical properties and biocompatibility despite having limited antimicrobial effect?
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What type of irrigant is often preferred due to its mechanical properties and biocompatibility despite having limited antimicrobial effect?
What type of irrigant is often preferred due to its mechanical properties and biocompatibility despite having limited antimicrobial effect?
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Which type of irrigant can effectively dissolve vital and necrotic pulp tissue and display a strong antimicrobial activity?
Which type of irrigant can effectively dissolve vital and necrotic pulp tissue and display a strong antimicrobial activity?
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What is the purpose of using hydrogen peroxide in endodontic procedures?
What is the purpose of using hydrogen peroxide in endodontic procedures?
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What is the influence of the smear layer on filling materials in root canal treatment?
What is the influence of the smear layer on filling materials in root canal treatment?
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What do clinicians use to wash out a body cavity or wound with water or a medicated fluid?
What do clinicians use to wash out a body cavity or wound with water or a medicated fluid?
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Which root canal irrigant is often preferred due to its mechanical properties and biocompatibility despite having limited antimicrobial effect?
Which root canal irrigant is often preferred due to its mechanical properties and biocompatibility despite having limited antimicrobial effect?
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What is necessary for the success of root canal therapy?
What is necessary for the success of root canal therapy?
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Which specific product URL is referenced in the text?
Which specific product URL is referenced in the text?
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What is the smallest recommended needle gauge for endodontic irrigation?
What is the smallest recommended needle gauge for endodontic irrigation?
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What type of irrigant can effectively remove the smear layer but should be used with caution as they may damage dentin if left in the canal for too long or in combination with other irrigants?
What type of irrigant can effectively remove the smear layer but should be used with caution as they may damage dentin if left in the canal for too long or in combination with other irrigants?
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Which irrigant is commonly used for root canal irrigation but has a low ability to remove the smear layer and should be used carefully to avoid damaging periradicular tissues?
Which irrigant is commonly used for root canal irrigation but has a low ability to remove the smear layer and should be used carefully to avoid damaging periradicular tissues?
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What is the purpose of using chelation agents and acids (EDTA, Citric Acid, HEDP) in root canal treatment?
What is the purpose of using chelation agents and acids (EDTA, Citric Acid, HEDP) in root canal treatment?
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What is the main purpose of using rubber-dam during root canal irrigation?
What is the main purpose of using rubber-dam during root canal irrigation?
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What is the influence of the smear layer on filling materials in root canal treatment?
What is the influence of the smear layer on filling materials in root canal treatment?
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What type of irrigation solution is often preferred due to its mechanical properties and biocompatibility despite having limited antimicrobial effect?
What type of irrigation solution is often preferred due to its mechanical properties and biocompatibility despite having limited antimicrobial effect?
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What aspect of the study is related to the application of smear layer in endodontics?
What aspect of the study is related to the application of smear layer in endodontics?
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What does ultrasonic activation involve in endodontic procedures?
What does ultrasonic activation involve in endodontic procedures?
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What is necessary for successful root canal therapy based on the text?
What is necessary for successful root canal therapy based on the text?
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What is the main purpose of using ultrasonic activation in endodontics?
What is the main purpose of using ultrasonic activation in endodontics?
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What effect does the Er,Cr: YSGG laser have in endodontic treatment?
What effect does the Er,Cr: YSGG laser have in endodontic treatment?
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What is the function of the smear layer in the context of endodontic treatment?
What is the function of the smear layer in the context of endodontic treatment?
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Which method is important for effective disinfection and can be achieved using various methods such as calcium hydroxide removal?
Which method is important for effective disinfection and can be achieved using various methods such as calcium hydroxide removal?
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What is the influence of the smear layer on filling materials in root canal treatment?
What is the influence of the smear layer on filling materials in root canal treatment?
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What type of irrigant can effectively remove the smear layer but should be used with caution as they may damage dentin if left in the canal for too long or in combination with other irrigants?
What type of irrigant can effectively remove the smear layer but should be used with caution as they may damage dentin if left in the canal for too long or in combination with other irrigants?
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What is necessary for the success of root canal therapy?
What is necessary for the success of root canal therapy?
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Which method generates rapid movement of liquid in and out of the root canal?
Which method generates rapid movement of liquid in and out of the root canal?
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What is the aim of using Quaternary ammonium compounds and tetracycline antibiotics with EDTA and citric acid irrigants?
What is the aim of using Quaternary ammonium compounds and tetracycline antibiotics with EDTA and citric acid irrigants?
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What effect does CHX have when interacting with NaOCl?
What effect does CHX have when interacting with NaOCl?
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What type of irrigant is often preferred due to its mechanical properties and biocompatibility despite having limited antimicrobial effect?
What type of irrigant is often preferred due to its mechanical properties and biocompatibility despite having limited antimicrobial effect?
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What is chemo-mechanical debridement's contribution to the success of root canal therapy?
What is chemo-mechanical debridement's contribution to the success of root canal therapy?
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What is activated using sonic, ultrasonic, and photoacoustic methods to increase penetration depth into root dentin?
What is activated using sonic, ultrasonic, and photoacoustic methods to increase penetration depth into root dentin?
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What can affect bacterial endotoxin, impacting the disinfection process?
What can affect bacterial endotoxin, impacting the disinfection process?
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What is necessary for the success of root canal therapy?
What is necessary for the success of root canal therapy?
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What type of irrigant can effectively remove the smear layer but should be used with caution as they may damage dentin if left in the canal for too long or in combination with other irrigants?
What type of irrigant can effectively remove the smear layer but should be used with caution as they may damage dentin if left in the canal for too long or in combination with other irrigants?
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What is the primary purpose of root canal treatment?
What is the primary purpose of root canal treatment?
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What is the main function of the smear layer in endodontic treatment?
What is the main function of the smear layer in endodontic treatment?
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Which irrigant solution contains doxycycline, citric acid, and Tween 80?
Which irrigant solution contains doxycycline, citric acid, and Tween 80?
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Which type of irrigant can effectively dissolve vital and necrotic pulp tissue and display a strong antimicrobial activity?
Which type of irrigant can effectively dissolve vital and necrotic pulp tissue and display a strong antimicrobial activity?
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How does chemo-mechanical debridement contribute to the success of root canal therapy?
How does chemo-mechanical debridement contribute to the success of root canal therapy?
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What can affect bacterial endotoxin, impacting the disinfection process?
What can affect bacterial endotoxin, impacting the disinfection process?
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What does ultrasonic activation involve?
What does ultrasonic activation involve?
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What type of irrigant is often preferred due to its mechanical properties and biocompatibility despite having limited antimicrobial effect?
What type of irrigant is often preferred due to its mechanical properties and biocompatibility despite having limited antimicrobial effect?
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What is the primary function of root canal irrigants during mechanical instrumentation?
What is the primary function of root canal irrigants during mechanical instrumentation?
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Which irrigant is often preferred due to its mechanical properties and biocompatibility despite having limited antimicrobial effect?
Which irrigant is often preferred due to its mechanical properties and biocompatibility despite having limited antimicrobial effect?
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What should be used with caution as it has a low ability to remove the smear layer and should be used carefully to avoid damaging periradicular tissues?
What should be used with caution as it has a low ability to remove the smear layer and should be used carefully to avoid damaging periradicular tissues?
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What is the purpose of using rubber-dam during irrigation in root canal treatment?
What is the purpose of using rubber-dam during irrigation in root canal treatment?
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What method involves the movement of a gutta-percha cone up-and-down at the working length for solution exchange?
What method involves the movement of a gutta-percha cone up-and-down at the working length for solution exchange?
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What type of irrigant can effectively remove the smear layer but should be used with caution as they may damage dentin if left in the canal for too long or in combination with other irrigants?
What type of irrigant can effectively remove the smear layer but should be used with caution as they may damage dentin if left in the canal for too long or in combination with other irrigants?
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What can affect bacterial endotoxin, impacting the disinfection process?
What can affect bacterial endotoxin, impacting the disinfection process?
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What is the aim of using Quaternary ammonium compounds and tetracycline antibiotics with EDTA and citric acid irrigants?
What is the aim of using Quaternary ammonium compounds and tetracycline antibiotics with EDTA and citric acid irrigants?
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What is the main focus of the study mentioned in the text?
What is the main focus of the study mentioned in the text?
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What type of irrigant is often preferred due to its mechanical properties and biocompatibility despite having limited antimicrobial effect?
What type of irrigant is often preferred due to its mechanical properties and biocompatibility despite having limited antimicrobial effect?
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What type of study is conducted to evaluate the apical sealing ability of MTA?
What type of study is conducted to evaluate the apical sealing ability of MTA?
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What can affect bacterial endotoxin, impacting the disinfection process?
What can affect bacterial endotoxin, impacting the disinfection process?
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What is necessary for the success of root canal therapy?
What is necessary for the success of root canal therapy?
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What is the function of the smear layer in the context of endodontic treatment?
What is the function of the smear layer in the context of endodontic treatment?
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Which irrigant is commonly used for root canal irrigation but has a low ability to remove the smear layer and should be used carefully to avoid damaging periradicular tissues?
Which irrigant is commonly used for root canal irrigation but has a low ability to remove the smear layer and should be used carefully to avoid damaging periradicular tissues?
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What does ultrasonic activation involve in endodontic procedures?
What does ultrasonic activation involve in endodontic procedures?
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Which irrigant solution contains doxycycline, citric acid, and Tween 80 for smear layer removal and antimicrobial properties?
Which irrigant solution contains doxycycline, citric acid, and Tween 80 for smear layer removal and antimicrobial properties?
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What is the purpose of using hydrogen peroxide in endodontic procedures?
What is the purpose of using hydrogen peroxide in endodontic procedures?
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How do EDTA and NaOCl interact in endodontic procedures?
How do EDTA and NaOCl interact in endodontic procedures?
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What is the influence of the smear layer on filling materials in root canal treatment?
What is the influence of the smear layer on filling materials in root canal treatment?
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What is the main purpose of using rubber-dam during root canal irrigation?
What is the main purpose of using rubber-dam during root canal irrigation?
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What is necessary for the success of root canal therapy based on the text?
What is necessary for the success of root canal therapy based on the text?
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What type of irrigant can effectively dissolve vital and necrotic pulp tissue and display strong antimicrobial activity?
What type of irrigant can effectively dissolve vital and necrotic pulp tissue and display strong antimicrobial activity?
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What do clinicians use to wash out a body cavity or wound with water or a medicated fluid?
What do clinicians use to wash out a body cavity or wound with water or a medicated fluid?
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Which method of irrigation involves passive movement of a non-shearing file at working length to create acoustic micro-fluctuation?
Which method of irrigation involves passive movement of a non-shearing file at working length to create acoustic micro-fluctuation?
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What is recommended as the smallest needle gauge for endodontic irrigation?
What is recommended as the smallest needle gauge for endodontic irrigation?
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What is the primary purpose of using the Er,Cr: YSGG laser in endodontic treatment?
What is the primary purpose of using the Er,Cr: YSGG laser in endodontic treatment?
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Which irrigant solution is a combination product of EDTA and a detergent for smear layer removal?
Which irrigant solution is a combination product of EDTA and a detergent for smear layer removal?
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What can affect bacterial endotoxin, impacting the disinfection process?
What can affect bacterial endotoxin, impacting the disinfection process?
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'Smear layer removal' is important for effective disinfection and can be achieved using various methods such as:
'Smear layer removal' is important for effective disinfection and can be achieved using various methods such as:
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'Bacterial endotoxin' in irrigating solutions can be affected by:
'Bacterial endotoxin' in irrigating solutions can be affected by:
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'Debris removal' from isthmus-containing root canals can be effectively achieved using which method?
'Debris removal' from isthmus-containing root canals can be effectively achieved using which method?
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What is the purpose of using chelation agents and acids (EDTA, Citric Acid, HEDP) in root canal treatment?
What is the purpose of using chelation agents and acids (EDTA, Citric Acid, HEDP) in root canal treatment?
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What can be activated using sonic, ultrasonic, and photoacoustic methods to increase penetration depth into root dentin?
What can be activated using sonic, ultrasonic, and photoacoustic methods to increase penetration depth into root dentin?
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How does chemo-mechanical debridement contribute to the success of root canal therapy?
How does chemo-mechanical debridement contribute to the success of root canal therapy?
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What is necessary for the success of root canal therapy?
What is necessary for the success of root canal therapy?
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What is the influence of the smear layer on filling materials in root canal treatment?
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What does ultrasonic activation involve in endodontic procedures?
What does ultrasonic activation involve in endodontic procedures?
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Study Notes
- Root canal treatment requires mechanical instrumentation and irrigation to remove infected tissues and bacteria from the intricately shaped root canal system.
- Use of irrigant solutions during mechanical instrumentation (chemomechanical preparation) aims to reduce microorganisms, dissolve pulp tissue, lubricate, facilitate removal of debris, and open dentinal tubules.
- Ideal root canal irrigants should have a broad antimicrobial spectrum, dissolve tissue, penetrate inaccessible areas, have low surface tension, be stable, relatively cheap, effective germicides and fungicides, non-irritating to periapical tissues, and not negatively impact tooth structure or root canal obturation materials.
- Saline is often preferred due to its mechanical properties and biocompatibility but has limited antimicrobial effect.
- Sodium Hypochloride (NaOCl) is the most commonly used root canal irrigant, effectively dissolving vital and necrotic pulp tissue, and displaying a strong antimicrobial activity. However, it has a low ability to remove the smear layer and should be used carefully to avoid damaging periradicular tissues.
- Chlorhexidine (CHX) is a wide-spectrum antimicrobial agent but has limited tissue dissolving ability and is less effective against gram-negative bacteria, which are predominant in primary endodontic infections.
- Chelation agents, such as EDTA, citric acid, and HEDP, can effectively remove the smear layer but should be used with caution as they may damage dentin if left in the canal for too long or in combination with other irrigants.
Rules to Considered During Irrigation:
- Examine the tooth radiologically and clinically before treatment.
- Understand the anatomy of the region to be treated.
- Use rubber-dam during irrigation.
- Avoid excessive pressure and avoid squeezing the syringe tip into the canal.
- The injector needle should move easily in the canal.
- Introduce irrigation solution slowly into the canal.
- Use special syringe tips for irrigation and distinguish them from anesthesia syringes.
- Implement the necessary treatment plan without panicking during complications.
Essential Endodontic Irrigants:
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Saline
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Sodium Hypochlorite (NaOCl)
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Chlorhexidine (CHX)
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Chelation agents and acids (EDTA, Citric Acid, HEDP)
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Irrigation solutions with detergent
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Hydrogen peroxide
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Iodine potassium iodide
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Other recent irrigants.
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Manual dynamic agitation using a gutta-percha cone: apically fitting cone moved up-and-down at working length for solution exchange, but limited volume of fresh solution.
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Endodontic irrigation: delivered using specially designed needles and syringes, flexible open-ended needles recommended, smallest recommended needle is 30 gauge.
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Sonic activation devices: increase shear stress on tissue debris and biofilm in areas unreachable by files, generate rapid movement of liquid in and out of root canal.
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Ultrasonic activation: passive movement of non-shearing ultrasonic file up-and-down at working length to create acoustic micro-fluctuation, increasing effectiveness of canal disinfection through agitation of irrigation solution.
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Laser activation: Er,Cr: YSGG laser generates cavitation, creating a liquid pump and increasing effectiveness of canal disinfection.
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Smear layer removal: important for effective disinfection, can be achieved using various methods such as calcium hydroxide removal, maleic acid, EDTA, and natural root canal irrigants.
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Penetration depth: irrigants can be activated using sonic, ultrasonic, and photoacoustic methods to increase penetration depth into root dentin.
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Debris removal: ultrasonics and laser activation can be effective for removing hard-tissue debris from isthmus-containing root canals.
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Bacterial endotoxin: some irrigating solutions can affect bacterial endotoxin, impacting the disinfection process.
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Final irrigation: using different methods can impact smear layer removal and mineral content of root canal dentin.
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Irrigant interaction: understanding the interaction between commonly used irrigants can impact their effectiveness.
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Manual dynamic agitation using a gutta-percha cone: apically fitting cone moved up-and-down at working length for solution exchange, but limited volume of fresh solution.
-
Endodontic irrigation: delivered using specially designed needles and syringes, flexible open-ended needles recommended, smallest recommended needle is 30 gauge.
-
Sonic activation devices: increase shear stress on tissue debris and biofilm in areas unreachable by files, generate rapid movement of liquid in and out of root canal.
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Ultrasonic activation: passive movement of non-shearing ultrasonic file up-and-down at working length to create acoustic micro-fluctuation, increasing effectiveness of canal disinfection through agitation of irrigation solution.
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Laser activation: Er,Cr: YSGG laser generates cavitation, creating a liquid pump and increasing effectiveness of canal disinfection.
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Smear layer removal: important for effective disinfection, can be achieved using various methods such as calcium hydroxide removal, maleic acid, EDTA, and natural root canal irrigants.
-
Penetration depth: irrigants can be activated using sonic, ultrasonic, and photoacoustic methods to increase penetration depth into root dentin.
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Debris removal: ultrasonics and laser activation can be effective for removing hard-tissue debris from isthmus-containing root canals.
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Bacterial endotoxin: some irrigating solutions can affect bacterial endotoxin, impacting the disinfection process.
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Final irrigation: using different methods can impact smear layer removal and mineral content of root canal dentin.
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Irrigant interaction: understanding the interaction between commonly used irrigants can impact their effectiveness.
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