[Sodium hypochlorite in endodontics]
- PMID: 2203835
[Sodium hypochlorite in endodontics]
Abstract
Sodium hypochlorite is still today the most popular irrigating solution used in endodontics. History, chemical and bactericidal properties, effect on periapical tissue, dissolution of pulp tissue, removal of debris and depth of penetration and attempts to improve its activity are discussed in this article.