Effect of sodium hypochlorite on conventional and heat-treated nickel-titanium endodontic rotary instruments – An in vitro study
Background/purpose: Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) is a highly alkaline solution which exhibits antimicrobial properties. However, it causes corrosion to endodontic rotary files. This study investigated the effect of NaOCl on the metal surface of five different unused endodontic rotary files in vitro....
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2021-03-01
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Series: | Journal of Dental Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S199179022030204X |