ReviewBioMed research international2023
Advances in the Role of Sodium Hypochlorite Irrigant in Chemical Preparation of Root Canal Treatment.
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- Antimicrobial Efficacy of Chitosan vs. Sodium Hypochlorite AgainstMedicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Pooled it
- Effect of collagen crosslinkers on sodium hypochlorite treated dentin bond strength: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2025Pooled it
- Disinfection of dental root canals by cold atmospheric plasma: a systematic review and meta-analysis of dental biofilm.Frontiers in oral health · 2024Pooled it
- Clinical and biochemical effects of cryotherapy protocols on mandibular premolars with symptomatic apical periodontitis: a randomized clinical trial.Clinical oral investigations · 2026Trial
- Real-time qPCR evaluation of amino acids buffered sodium hypochlorite gel as an adjunct to non-surgical periodontal treatment: a randomized clinical trial.Scientific reports · 2026Trial
- Pulp transplantation in necrotic mature teeth with periapical radiolucency.Clinical oral investigations · 2026Trial
- `Effect of adjunctive antimicrobial photodynamic therapy on periapical healing and IL-6 modulation in apical periodontitis: a pilot randomized controlled study.Lasers in medical science · 2026Trial
- Histological evaluation of vital full pulpotomy techniques in permanent mature teeth with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis using three calcium silicate cements: a randomized controlled trial.BMC oral health · 2025Trial
- Treatment outcomes of pulpotomy in primary molars utilizing 2.25% sodium hypochlorite gel: a randomized controlled trial.BMC oral health · 2025Trial
- Protocols to evaluate the antibacterial and irrigation efficacy of new root canal irrigants: A systematic review of ex vivo studies.The Japanese dental science review · 2026Review
- Three-Year Apical Outcomes in Teeth with Apical Periodontitis Following Primary Endodontic Treatment or Nonsurgical Retreatment: A Retrospective Clinical Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Comparative evaluation of photosensitizers nitrogen-doped graphene quantum dots and indocyanine green againstJournal of conservative dentistry and endodontics · 2026Article
- Efficacy of herbal irrigants versus conventional irrigants in smear layer removal: A Scanning electron microscopy study.Journal of conservative dentistry and endodontics · 2026Article
- Evaluation of activated irrigation techniques for the removal of calcium hydroxide from simulated internal root resorption cavities: an in vitro comparative study.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Evaluation of postoperative pain and antibacterial efficacy of nanochitosan and sodium hypochlorite in endodontics: A randomized controlled trial.Journal of conservative dentistry and endodontics · 2026Article
- Synthesis, Characterisation and Antibacterial Activity of Reduced Graphene Oxide-Cuprous Oxide Nanocomposite Against Dual Species Biofilms Using Clsm.Australian endodontic journal : the journal of the Australian Society of Endodontology Inc · 2026Article
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- Prevalence and determinants of clinical and radiographic outcomes of endodontic treatment at Jimma Medical Center: an ambispective single-cohort study.BMC oral health · 2026Article
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- Effects of Continuous Chelation with Etidronate on Mechanical Properties of the Root Canal Dentin: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis.Dentistry journal · 2026Review
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Abstract
Irrigation of root canal system is of great significance to the success of endodontic treatment, where sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) is the most widely used irrigant in chemical preparation. NaOCl functions by eliminating bacterial biofilms and dissolving organic tissue, which may vary according to several factors such as the microbiology of root canal infection and the concentration of the irrigant. It has been proposed that the effectiveness of NaOCl could be enhanced via several methods, including heating the irrigant, applying in conjunction with certain reagents, or activating by agitation techniques. Despite its antibacterial and tissue-dissolving capacities, NaOCl should be used with caution to avoid detrimental effect due to its cytotoxicity and negative effect on dentin properties. In this narrative review, we discussed the factors that affect the properties of NaOCl, the methods to improve its efficacy, and the side effects that might occur in clinical practice.
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