ArticleJournal of conservative dentistry and endodontics2024
Comparative evaluation of smear layer removal by using different irrigant activation techniques: An
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- Antibacterial effect of chamomile extract irrigant activated with diode laser against Enterococcus faecalis.Lasers in medical science · 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
- Retreatment of failed endodontic cases: A case series highlighting clinical challenges.Journal of conservative dentistry and endodontics · 2026Article
- Evaluation of debris and smear layer removal efficacy of different irrigating solutions using the C-RCC irrigation system: AnJournal of conservative dentistry and endodontics · 2026Article
- Smear layer removal by EDTA, citric acid, and maleic acid under five irrigant delivery and activation protocols: anFrontiers in dental medicine · 2026Article
- Laser-activated irrigation versus ultrasonic or syringe irrigation for smear layer and debris removal: AnBioinformation · 2026Article
- Antibacterial efficacy of different irrigants and activation techniques in primary endodontic infections: A randomized controlled trial.Journal of conservative dentistry and endodontics · 2026Article
- Comparative analysis of laser and ultrasonic irrigation techniques for smear layer removal in endodontics.Lasers in medical science · 2025Article
- Impact of 980 nm diode laser activated irrigation on adaptability of root canal filling in oval-shaped canals.BDJ open · 2025Article
- Comparing the efficacy of herbal irrigants using laser activation in removing endodontic pathogens: AnJournal of conservative dentistry and endodontics · 2025Article
- A comparative evaluation of the decalcifying effects of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid and N-acetyl cysteine on root canal dentin using energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy.Journal of conservative dentistry and endodontics · 2025Article
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- The effect of different activation irrigations on intracanal smear layer removal: a vitro study.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2024Article
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Abstract
Aim: This Materials and Methods: A total of 60 extracted single-rooted premolar with straight canal and mature apex were used for this study. After the selection of teeth, all the samples were decoronated followed by biomechanical preparation. The sample after preparation was irrigated with sodium hypochlorite and randomly divided into three groups with 20 sample in each group ( Statistical Analysis: The statistical analysis was performed using the Mann-Whitney- Results: The findings suggested that the diode laser irrigant activation technique was superior to the ultrasonic and conventional techniques to eradicate smear layers. Conclusion: With the limitation of this study, diode laser activation showed better cleaning of root dentinal walls compared to ultrasonic activator and traditional method.
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