ArticleJournal of conservative dentistry : JCD
Micro-computed tomographic evaluation of smear layer and accumulated hard tissue debris removal.
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- Is continuous soft chelation protocol more efficacious than conventional irrigation protocol in removing the smear layer? - A systematic review.Journal of conservative dentistry and endodontics · 2026Review
- SEM, confocal Laser, and histological evaluation of traditional and conservative access cavities with and without 3D cleaning: an ex vivo study.Clinical oral investigations · 2025Article
- Root canal dentin wear during final irrigation in endodontic retreatment with passive ultrasonic irrigation and easy clean instruments.Journal of conservative dentistry and endodontics · 2024Article
- An in-vitro study on effects of laser activation on dye penetration in human root dentin.Biomaterial investigations in dentistry · 2024Article
- Evaluation of Residual Debris and Smear layer After Root Canal Preparation by Three Different Methods: A Scanning Electron Microscopy Study.Iranian endodontic journal · 2022Article
- Prevalence and morphological analysis of isthmuses in mandibular molars of the Indian population: A micro-computed tomographic study.Journal of conservative dentistry and endodonticsArticle
- Conservative shaping combined with three-dimensional cleaning can be a powerful tool: Case series.Journal of conservative dentistry : JCDArticle
- The effectiveness of passive ultrasonic irrigation and the easy-clean instrument for removing remnants of filling material.Journal of conservative dentistry : JCDArticle
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Abstract
backgroundThe isthmus and irregularities present in the root canal system are potential areas for debris accumulation areas and therefore the seach for devices and solutions to improve cleaning of these areas is of utmust importance. This study evaluated, by micro-computed tomography, the efficiency of 37% phosphoric acid solution with that of 17% EDTA in the removal of smear layer and accumulated hard tissue debris (AHTD) after canal preparation. METHODS AND MATERIALS: Twenty-six mesial roots of mandibular molars were subjected to microtomographic scanning using the SkyScan 1173 X-ray microtomograph at a resolution of 14,97 µm. The canals were prepared using Reciproc R40 instruments, 6% NaOCl and EndoVac System® to irrigation/aspiration. After instrumentation, the specimens were divided into two groups: 37% phosphoric acid solution or 17% EDTA.
resultsThe results demonstrated that 37% phosphoric acid was significantly more effective in removing smear layer and AHTD than 17% EDTA (Mann-Whitney,
conclusionThe results suggest that this solution can be a potential alternative to remove smear layer after root canal preparation.
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