5 Questions
Which substance is responsible for the color change and precipitate when NaOCl and CHX are combined?
4-chloroaniline (PCA)
What is the effect of increasing the concentration of NaOCl when 2% CHX is used?
Increase in precipitate size
What concern has been raised regarding the color change caused by the combination of NaOCl and CHX?
Tooth staining
What is the potential consequence of the resulting precipitate interfering with the seal of the root canal obturation?
Root canal failure
What toxic effect has been associated with short-term exposure to 4-chloroaniline (PCA)?
Cyanosis
Test your knowledge on the interaction between CHX and NaOCl, including the color change, precipitate formation, and clinical staining concerns. Learn how the concentration of NaOCl affects the reaction outcome.
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