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What is the Smear Layer composed of?
What is the Smear Layer composed of?
- Only dentin particles
- Only retained irrigants
- Dentin particles, pulp tissue remnants, bacterial components, and retained irrigants (correct)
- Only bacterial components
Why is it important to remove the Smear Layer?
Why is it important to remove the Smear Layer?
- To allow medicaments to penetrate dentinal tubules (correct)
- To prevent pulp tissue removal
- To clean the infected areas
- To dissolve necrotic tissue
What is the most commonly used irrigating solution in root canal treatment?
What is the most commonly used irrigating solution in root canal treatment?
- Sodium chloride (NaCl)
- Sodium iodide (NaI)
- Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) (correct)
- Sodium hydroxide (NaOH)
What is the ability of Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl)?
What is the ability of Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl)?
What is the mode of action of Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl)?
What is the mode of action of Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl)?
What is the result of peptide links being fragmented and proteins disintegrate?
What is the result of peptide links being fragmented and proteins disintegrate?
What is formed when Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) contacts tissue proteins?
What is formed when Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) contacts tissue proteins?
What is the importance of Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) in endodontics?
What is the importance of Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) in endodontics?
What is the characteristic of an ideal irrigant?
What is the characteristic of an ideal irrigant?
What is the result of using Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) in root canal treatment?
What is the result of using Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) in root canal treatment?
Flashcards
Smear Layer Components
Smear Layer Components
Dentin particles, pulp tissue remnants, bacterial components, and retained irrigants form the smear layer.
Smear Layer Removal Importance
Smear Layer Removal Importance
Removing the smear layer lets medicaments reach dentinal tubules.
Common Root Canal Irrigant
Common Root Canal Irrigant
Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) is the most common irrigating solution in root canal treatment.
Sodium Hypochlorite's Ability
Sodium Hypochlorite's Ability
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NaOCl Mode of Action
NaOCl Mode of Action
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Protein Disintegration Result
Protein Disintegration Result
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NaOCl Tissue Protein Contact
NaOCl Tissue Protein Contact
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NaOCl in Endodontics
NaOCl in Endodontics
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Ideal Irrigant Characteristics
Ideal Irrigant Characteristics
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NaOCl Root Canal Treatment Result
NaOCl Root Canal Treatment Result
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