ReviewThe Saudi dental journal2022
The effect of various in-vitro and ex-vivo parameters on irrigant flow and apical pressure using manual syringe needle irrigation: Systematic review.
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12 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 27 citations in OpenAlex.
- Mapping risk of bias criteria in systematic reviews of in vitro endodontic studies: an umbrella review.Evidence-based dentistry · 2025Pooled it
- Efficacy of Gel- and Solution-Based Formulations of Conventional Endodontic Disinfectants During Root Canal Shaping: A Systematic Review of Laboratory and Clinical Studies.European endodontic journal · 2025Pooled it
- Periapical Healing following Root Canal Treatment Using Different Endodontic Sealers: A Systematic Review.BioMed research international · 2022Pooled it
- Evaluating the influence of different irrigation needles on the apical cleaning efficacy of endodontic irrigation - AnJournal of conservative dentistry and endodontics · 2025Article
- Comparative Evaluation of the Effect of EDTA, Chitosan, Etidronic Acid, and Silver Citrate on the Mineral Content of Root Canal Dentin Using Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy: An In-Vitro Study.European endodontic journal · 2025Article
- Assessment of Apical Pressures in Single and Joining Canals - An Ex Vivo Study Based on Computational Fluid Dynamic Analysis.European endodontic journal · 2024Article
- Bending 30-gauge needles using a needle guide: fatigue life evaluation.Journal of dental anesthesia and pain medicine · 2023Article
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- Histological Evaluation of Root Canals by Performing a New Cleaning Protocol "RUA" in Endodontic Surgery.Dentistry journal · 2023Article
- Smear Layer and Debris Removal from Root Canals Comparing Traditional Syringe Irrigation and 3D Cleaning: An Ex Vivo Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
- Two-Year Healing Success Rates after Endodontic Treatment Using 3D Cleaning Technique: A Prospective Multicenter Clinical Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Article
- Comparative Study Assessing the Canal Cleanliness Using Automated Device and Conventional Syringe Needle for Root Canal Irrigation-An Ex-Vivo Study.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
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6 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundFluid dynamics is a majorly neglected aspect to be studied in root canal irrigation. The fundamental rule to understand mechanics is to observe patterns of flow during the process. Thus, this work is conducted to do a systemic assessment of the in-vitro and ex-vivo based studies to evaluate the effect of various parameters on the irrigant flow and apical pressure on using a manual syringe needle for root canal irrigation.
methodsThe literature search was conducted through libraries such as PubMed (Medline), CINAHL, Embase, Scopus and other hand literature from Google Scholar, the British medical library etc. The systematic review was reported following the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. As they include studies that were in-vitro and ex-vivo based, the risk of bias of the selected articles was assessed using a customized tool based on the previous literature and parameters evaluated in the studies included.
resultsThe literature search resulted in 101 items of which 19 records were included in this review. Results reported that multiple factors and parameters were assessed to evaluate the flow and apical pressures on using manual syringe needle irrigation.
conclusionsPresent systematic review gives insights in-depth about the irrigation dynamics of manual syringe needle irrigation. Besides, it is inconclusive to compile a single factor or a single parameter contributing to the enhanced irrigant flow and least apical pressures.
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