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Review
. 2016 Jan-Feb;43(1):20-2, 25-6, 28-30 passim.
doi: 10.12968/denu.2016.43.1.20.

Modern Endodontic Principles Part 4: Irrigation

James Darcey, Sarra Jawad, Carly Taylor, Reza Vahid Roudsari, Mark Hunter
Review

Modern Endodontic Principles Part 4: Irrigation

James Darcey et al. Dent Update. 2016 Jan-Feb.

Abstract

The complex anatomy of the tooth limits the ability to eradicate pathogens by mechanical means alone. Irrigation is the key to solving this problem. This paper highlights the importance of irrigation, the key irrigants available and methods of improving the performance of irrigants within the canal. CPD/CLINICAL RELEVANCE: To provide advice on which irrigants to use, how to use them effectively and safely and what to do if irrigants are extruded beyond the apex.

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