The evaluation of dentin microhardness after use of 17% EDTA, 17% EGTA, 10% citric acid, MTAD used as chelating agents combined with 2.5% sodium hypochlorite after rotary instrumentation: An in vitro SEM study

• Main Authors: Manu Unnikrishnan (Author), Vijay Mathai (Author), Kadandale Sadasiva (Author), Ravi Sanker Madhavankutty Santakumari (Author), Sabari Girish (Author), Arya Karunakaran Shailajakumari (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Introduction: The smear layer removed during root canal instrumentation enables penetration of irrigant solution and adhesion of root canal sealants providing a fluid tight seal of obturated root canals, necessitating its removal. The aim of the study was to compare the effect of smear layer removal...