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Bacterial debridement efficacy of two sonic root canal irrigant activation systems

open access: yesDentistry Review
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the bacterial debridement efficacy of two generations of sonic root canal irrigant activation systems: EndoActivator (the first generation) and SmartLite Pro EndoActivator (the second generation). METHODS: Instrumented, autoclaved,
Colin P Egan   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

EFFICACY OF FIVE TECHNIQUES FOR THE REMOVAL OF CALCIUM HYDROXIDE FROM STRAIGHT AND CURVED ROOT CANALS - MICRO-CT STUDY [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of IMAB
Introduction: The role of intracanal medications in endodontic treatment is indisputable, but their removal before endodontic treatment is imperative. Purpose: To compare the effectiveness of five different calcium hydroxide removal techniques in teeth ...
Jasmina Mironova   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

FESEM evaluation of smear layer removal using different irrigant activation methods (EndoActivator, EndoVac, PUI and LAI). An in vitro study

open access: yes, 2017
This study was to compare the efficacy of EndoActivator, EndoVac, PUI, and LAI methods in removing the smear layer from root canals.Eighty single-rooted mandibular premolars were decoronated to a standardized length of 15 mm.
Cianconi L.   +9 more
core   +1 more source

In vitro antimicrobial activity of different electrochemicallyactivated solutions on enterococcus faecalis

open access: yesEuropean Oral Research, 2019
PurposeThe aim of this in vitro study was to assess and compare the antimicrobial efficacyof different electrochemically-activated solutions (ECA) and contemporaryirrigants, in root canals infected with Enterococcus faecalis, used with or ...
Ayçe Ünverdi̇ Eldeni̇z   +1 more
doaj   +3 more sources

The utilization of mechanical agitation of irrigation solution in endodontic treatment: case series

open access: yesЭндодонтия Today, 2023
Aim. To evaluate the advantages of working with the Endoactivator device on the example of a series of clinical cases concerning the treatment of chronic apical periodontitis. Materials and methods.
Yu. A. Taptun   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Nonsurgical Endodontic Management of Oehler's Type II Dens Invaginatus Using a Combined High‐ and Low‐Viscosity Calcium Silicate‐Based Obturation Approach: A Case Report

open access: yesClinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 5, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Dens invaginatus (DI) is a developmental anomaly characterized by the invagination of enamel and dentin into the pulp space, predisposing affected teeth to pulpal and periapical pathologies. The complex and irregular canal anatomy often complicates endodontic management.
Chloé Laporte   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effectiveness of Two Techniques in Removal of Calcium Hydroxide Medicament from Root Canals: An in-vitro Assessment [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2018
Introduction: Calcium Hydroxide {Ca(OH)2 } is widely used as intracanal medicament. However, complete removal of Ca(OH)2 is very difficult from canal walls resulting in its residues on canal wall which interfere with bonding of sealers and reduce success
Ravi Gupta   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

An Assessment of the Antibacterial Efficacy of the GentleWave System in Comparison to Other Endodontic Irrigation Systems: A Systematic Review

open access: yesClinical and Experimental Dental Research, Volume 12, Issue 2, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Objectives This systematic review evaluated the antibacterial efficacy of the GentleWave system compared with other endodontic irrigation systems. Materials and Methods A comprehensive literature search was conducted across multiple databases (PubMed, MEDLINE, Web of Science, Scopus).
Eliza Tolley   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparative clinical evaluation of conventional syringe irrigation, endoactivator and endovac in reducing the microbial count from infected root canal: An in vivo study [PDF]

open access: yes, 2022
Root canal decontamination is a crucial step in achieving endodontic success. For this, absolute eradication of microbes from root canal is of paramount importance.
Asani, R. (Reema)   +11 more
core   +1 more source

Effect of Heat and Irrigation Agitation on the Smear Layer Removal Ability of Calcium Hypochlorite: A Scanning Electron Microscope Study

open access: yesMicroscopy Research and Technique, Volume 89, Issue 1, Page 65-72, January 2026.
This study evaluated the smear layer removal efficacy of calcium hypochlorite with different heating and agitation techniques. The intracanal heated Passive Ultrasonic Irrigation group achieved the best cleaning, while the control group retained the most.
Damla Erkal, Kürşat Er
wiley   +1 more source

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