Scanning electron microscopy evaluation of smear layer removal using ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, etidronic acid, and chitosan nanoparticle solution as root canal irrigants

Aim: The purpose of this study is to evaluate and compare the efficacy of 17% EDTA, 18% etidronic acid, and 0.2% chitosan nanoparticle solution in smear layer removal using SEM image analysis. Methods: Thirty freshly extracted mandibular premolars were used. After biomechanical preparation, the samp...

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Main Authors: Sunheri Bajpe, Chitharanjan Shetty, Aditya Shetty, Gurmeen Kaur, Shalin Ann Saji, Chandra Prabha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2023-01-01
Series:Endodontology
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Online Access:http://www.endodontologyonweb.org/article.asp?issn=0970-7212;year=2023;volume=35;issue=1;spage=48;epage=53;aulast=Bajpe