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ArticleBioinformation2025

Effect of root conditioning agents on teeth periodontal using Scanning electron microscopy.

Balaji V R, Manikandan D, Varshiny M D

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Balaji V RDepartment of Periodontics & Implant Dentistry, CSI College of Dental Sciences and Research, Madurai, Recognised by Government of India and Dental Council Of India, New Delhi, Affliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University, Chennai, India.
Manikandan DDepartment of Periodontics & Implant Dentistry, CSI College of Dental Sciences and Research, Madurai, Recognised by Government of India and Dental Council Of India, New Delhi, Affliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University, Chennai, India.
Varshiny M DDepartment of Periodontics & Implant Dentistry, CSI College of Dental Sciences and Research, Madurai, Recognised by Government of India and Dental Council Of India, New Delhi, Affliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University, Chennai, India.

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Abstract

Mechanical instrumentation of root surfaces results in the formation of a smear layer that may impede the reattachment of connective tissue. Root conditioning agents are employed to remove the smear layer, expose collagen fibres and facilitate improved tissue regeneration. Therefore, it is of interest to assess the efficacy of five root conditioning agents-20% citric acid, 17% EDTA, 37% phosphoric acid, 250 mg/mL tetracycline hydrochloride and 0.8% hyaluronic acid-using scanning electron microscopy. Tetracycline hydrochloride showed the greatest efficacy, exhibiting a significantly higher number of patent dentinal tubules compared to other agents. Thus, root surface conditioning enhances biocompatibility, promotes fibroblast adhesion and contributes to favourable periodontal healing and successful surgical outcomes.

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citric acidEDTAHyaluronic acidperiodontal diseasePhosphoric acidRoot ConditioningScanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)Tetracycline HCL

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PMID40978639
PMCPMC12449567

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