Summary:
Purpose: To evaluate the solvent action of Clorox (5.25% NaOCl) in canals of extracted mandibular molars
N= 78 extracted mandibular molars
Materials/Methods:
- Crown was removed & presence of pulpal tissue in canals of D root was confirmed
- Canals were enlarged with #30 reamer & walls filed with 25 file-instrument extended to foramen, if it couldn’t be seen root was not used (rinsed them with saline solution).
- Groups:
Group A : One canal in 61 M roots irrigated with NaOCl , other canal irrigated with saline
(both solutions dispensed to respective canals and carried apically every 5 mins for 15 mins)
(NaOCl then rinsed with saline and both dried and embedded in clear plastic)
Group B : 27 canals treated with NaOCl, but for 30 mins-then sealed and embedded
- Each root cross sectioned at 1, 3, and 5mm from apex
- Stained root sections to show pulp tissues, mounted & examined microscopically
Most highlighted Results:
-Table 1
Clinical significance:
This study showed that NaOCl didn’t greatly improve tissue dissolution in the apical 3mm of the root, but no coronal /mid root flaring was done.
