The effect of smear layer on bacterial penetration through roots obturated using zinc oxide eugenol-based sealer
Abstract Background Smear layer removal has been shown to reduce bacterial penetration through root canal obturations when resin-based endodontic sealer is used. The purpose of this in vitro study was to test this effect when a non-resin-based sealer is used. Material and methods Thirty root segment...
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| Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-03-01
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| Series: | BMC Oral Health |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12903-020-01069-8 |