Abstract
Purpose
Due to the limited effectiveness of irrigation to reduce the bacterial load inside root canals, the efficacy of activated irrigation techniques was evaluated.
Methods
Sixty endodontically prepared single-rooted human teeth were sterilized, infected with Enterococcus faecalis, and divided into six groups: (A) endodontic treatment positive control, (B) irrigation with EDTA 17%, (C) Er:YAG laser activated irrigation with tip 1 mm from working length, (D) Er:YAG laser to the coronal third, (E) ultrasonic irrigation applied 1 mm from working length, (F) US irrigation to the coronal third.
Results
The positive control group had significantly more bacteria than all other groups. EDTA irrigation had low efficiency. US irrigation 1 mm from the working length was significantly more effective than controls. Laser treatment to the coronal third was the most efficient.
Conclusions
Laser activated irrigation caused the greatest bacterial reductions.
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Sahar-Helft, S., Sarp, A.S.K., Gulsoy, M. et al. Efficacy of ultrasonic and Er:YAG laser activated EDTA irrigation in removing bacteria from ex vivo root canal system. Laser Dent Sci 2, 265–269 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41547-018-0046-z
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