Effectiveness of Two Different Irrigants - SmearClear and Q-Mix in Removal of Smear Layer: A Comparative Scanning Electron Microscope Study
Aim: To evaluate and compare the smear layer removal capabilities of Smear Clear and Q-Mix using scanning electron microscopy. Materials and Methods: Forty-two human premolars were standardized to a 10 mm root length, cleaned, and shaped with X2 universal rotary ProTaper. The samples were divided in...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2024-12-01
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| Series: | Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_979_24 |
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| Summary: | Aim:
To evaluate and compare the smear layer removal capabilities of Smear Clear and Q-Mix using scanning electron microscopy.
Materials and Methods:
Forty-two human premolars were standardized to a 10 mm root length, cleaned, and shaped with X2 universal rotary ProTaper. The samples were divided into two groups for final irrigation: Group 1 with 17% Ethylene diamine tetra acetic acid (EDTA) (n = 20) and Group 2 with Q-Mix (n = 20). The canals were sectioned and analyzed under an SEM at various root levels. Statistical analysis was performed at a significant level of 0.05.
Result:
QMix performed better at removing the smear layer than Smear Clear.
Conclusion:
QMix, a newly introduced irrigant, effectively removed the smear layer from the apical region of the root canal, which is typically inaccessible to conventional irrigants. |
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| ISSN: | 0976-4879 0975-7406 |