ArticleLasers in medical science2024
Comparison of the removal of intracanal medicaments used in regenerative endodontics from root canal system using needle, ultrasonic, sonic, and laser-activated irrigation systems.
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- Clinical Efficiency of Lasers in Endodontic Treatment of Primary Endodontic Cases: An Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews.International dental journal · 2026Pooled it
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- Regenerative endodontics: current concepts, clinical challenges, and emerging therapies.Brazilian oral research · 2026Review
- Effect of graphene-based intracanal medicament on push-out bond strength of different endodontic sealers in root canal dentin - an in vitro study.Biomaterial investigations in dentistry · 2026Article
- Effect of SWEEPS, EDDY, and XP‑endo finisher on organic tissue removal from simulated internal root resorption cavities using different concentrations of sodium hypochlorite.Lasers in medical science · 2025Article
- Evaluation of Root Canal Cleaning and Irrigant Penetration Using Different Irrigation Protocols: A Combined SEM and Single-Tooth Micro-CT Study.Clinical and experimental dental research · 2025Article
- Effect of ultrasonically-activated irrigation protocols used for regenerative endodontics on removal of dual species biofilm in a three-dimensionally printed tooth model: in vitro study.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Application of Dental Lasers in the Field of Endodontics: A Review of Literature.Iranian endodontic journal · 2025Review
- Effects of SWEEPS-Activated Irrigation and Other Methods for Elimination of Intracanal Medicaments on Push-Out Bond Strength of NeoMTA2 to Root Dentin: An In Vitro Study.TheScientificWorldJournal · 2025Article
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Abstract
This study aimed to compare the syringe-needle irrigation (SNI), passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI), EDDY, and shock wave-enhanced emission photoacoustic streaming (SWEEPS) techniques regarding calcium hydroxide and double antibiotic paste removal from the root canal in regenerative endodontic treatments. Eighty single-rooted human teeth were decoronated and enlarged up to #100 to stimulate the immature tooth model. Root canals were irrigated with 1.5% sodium hypochlorite followed by saline solution according to the regenerative endodontic treatment protocol. Dressed teeth were divided into 2 main groups regarding the used intracanal medicaments. Calcium hydroxide and double antibiotic paste were introduced to the canals, and teeth were stored for 3 weeks. Each medicament group was divided into 4 subgroups according to the activation techniques. Medicaments were removed using a 17% EDTA solution. Teeth were split longitudinally into two parts. The remaining medicaments were evaluated under a stereo microscope with a scoring system. Data were analyzed with the Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U tests. Regardless of the used irrigation activation systems, there was no statistically significant difference between the removal of the CH and DAP from the root canal (P>0.05). While SWEEPS had the highest ability regarding the removal of intracanal medicaments, syringe-needle irrigation had the lowest (P<0.05). There was no statistically significant difference between PUI and EDDY (P>0.05). Complete removal of intracanal medicaments could not be achieved with any techniques. SWEEPS technology was more effective in removing intracanal medicaments in regenerative endodontic treatments compared to the sonic and ultrasonic irrigation activation systems.
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