Evaluation of EDTA and silver nanoparticle based root canal irrigants on smear layer elimination and dentine surface roughness

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Authors: N Vathsala, Abhishek Mehta, Vaibhav Tammanna Chougule, Nilabh Kalita, Sourav Chandra Bidyasagar Bal, Radhika V, Shail D Kushwaha, Vardharajula Venkata Ramaiah
DOI: 10.6026/973206300220118
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Abstract

Successful endodontics procedure is based on complete biomechanical preparation and three dimensional obturaion. Root canal irrigation is to eliminate necrotic pulp tissue remains and smear layers. There are limited reported studies on comparison of nanoparticle based irrigants. Therefore, it is of interest to assess the efficacy of nanoparticle, EDTA irrigants and sodium hypochlorite on smear layer elimination and surface roughness on root canal dentine. Sodium hypochlorite followed by Silver nanoparticle based irrigant showed good efficacy in removal of smear layer. Silver nanoparticle showed minimal surface roughness of root canal dentine compared to sodium hypochlorite and EDTA.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments Dental materials and restorations Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments

Publication details

Journal / source
Bioinformation
Volume
22
Issue
1
Pages
118–121
Publication date
31 January 2026
Language
EN