Antimicrobial efficacy of sodium hypochlorite and hyper-pure chlorine dioxide in the depth of dentin tubules in vitro
ConclusionsOur
results suggest that the functional penetration depth of NaOCl is at
least 2 –3 times more than published to date. There is no difference in
disinfection effectiveness along the dentin tubules between NaOCl and
hClO2 until at least the measured 950 μm. However, both were only able to eradicate the intratubular bacteria partially.Clinical relevanceHyper-pure ClO2 could be used as an alternative or final adjuvant irrigant in endodontic treatment.
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