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Irrigants and irrigation activation systems in Endodontics.
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- Antibacterial effectiveness of novel polyherbal gel, chlorhexidine gluconate, and calcium hydroxide as intracanal medicaments in infected root canals using real-time PCR: a randomized controlled trial.Frontiers in dental medicine · 2026Trial
- The effect of apical preparation size and passive ultrasonic activation on microbial load in root canals with periapical lesions.Scientific reports · 2025Trial
- The incidence and intensity of postoperative pain and Flare-up following the use of three different intracanal medicaments in teeth with posttreatment apical periodontitis: a randomized clinical trial.Clinical oral investigations · 2024Trial
- Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes Following Unintentional Extrusion of Cold Ceramic: A Case Series of Three Patients.Clinical case reports · 2026Article
- Single- or two-visits endodontic treatment: Impact of irrigants on surface roughness, microhardness, topography, and fracture resistance of root dentin.European journal of oral sciences · 2026Article
- Advances in ultrasound-mediated nanozyme systems in therapeutic applications.Ultrasonics sonochemistry · 2026Review
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- 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
- Antibacterial effect of chamomile extract irrigant activated with diode laser against Enterococcus faecalis.Lasers in medical science · 2026Article
- Effect of Irrigation with Zirconia Microparticles Combined with Different Activation Techniques on Smear Layer Removal: An Ex Vivo Study.Dentistry journal · 2026Article
- Comparative Evaluation of Depth of Irrigant Penetration Using Different Irrigation Systems: An In Vivo Study.Cureus · 2026Article
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- 975 nm Diode Laser-Mediated Dentin Surface Modification Enhances Bio-ceramic Sealer Retention: Comparative Study with Er: YAG Photoacoustic Irrigation.Pakistan journal of medical sciences · 2026Article
- Influence of intracanal moisture on dentinal tubule infiltration of a calcium silicate-containing resin-based sealer assessed with confocal laser scanning microscopy.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Histological evaluation of energy-intensive irrigation systems for debridement of uninstrumented oval root canals with different access cavity designs.Lasers in medical science · 2026Article
- Effect of Novel All-in-One Root Canal Irrigants on Dislodgement Resistance of Epoxy Resin and Hydraulic Calcium Silicate Sealers: An Ex vivo Study.European journal of dentistry · 2026Article
- Penetration effect of sodium hypochlorite activated by the NSKVarios 370 ultrasonic system and the EQ-S sonic system in singlerooted premolars.Acta odontologica latinoamericana : AOL · 2026Article
- Post-Operative Pain After Endodontic Instrumentation, Irrigation and Obturation: An Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews Published from 2016 to 2025.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
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Abstract
Root canal infections are typically polymicrobial and involve strong bacterial interactions. The goal of endodontic treatment is to remove infected content from the root canal system to allow the healing of a pre-existing periapical lesion or to prevent infection of the periradicular tissues. Instrumentation alone is not capable of touching all of the root canal walls. Therefore, the irrigation process is an essential step in the endodontic treatment. However, due to the complex anatomy of the root canal system, this cleaning is very challenging. Although syringe and needle irrigation associated with the use of chemical substances is still the most used method, it does not guarantee optimal cleaning of the root canals. As a result, not only alternative irrigating substances but also numerous activation systems - which are technologies that aim to optimize the action of irrigating substances, both chemically and physically - have been developed. This work aimed to review the characteristics of both classic and current alternatives of irrigating substances and irrigation activation systems.
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