The evaluation of dentin microhardness after use of 17% EDTA, 17% EGTA, 10% citric acid, MTAD used as chelating agents combined with 2.5% sodium hypochlorite after rotary instrumentation: An in vitro SEM study

Introduction: The smear layer removed during root canal instrumentation enables penetration of irrigant solution and adhesion of root canal sealants providing a fluid tight seal of obturated root canals, necessitating its removal. The aim of the study was to compare the effect of smear layer removal...

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Main Authors: Manu Unnikrishnan, Vijay Mathai, Kadandale Sadasiva, Ravi Sanker Madhavankutty Santakumari, Sabari Girish, Arya Karunakaran Shailajakumari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2019-01-01
Series:Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.jpbsonline.org/article.asp?issn=0975-7406;year=2019;volume=11;issue=6;spage=156;epage=163;aulast=Unnikrishnan