Impact of Different Irrigant Agitation Methods on Bacterial Elimination from Infected Root Canals

• Main Authors: Wajih Hage (Author), Roeland J. G. De Moor (Author), Désirée Hajj (Author), Germain Sfeir (Author), Dolla K. Sarkis (Author), Carla Zogheib (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2019-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Activation techniques are essential for root canal disinfection but may result in incomplete removal of bacteria. The aim of our study was to assess the antibacterial action of sonically, ultrasonically and laser-activated irrigation and 5.25% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) on <i>Enterococcus fae...