Original Article
Volume 2024: Volume: 3: Issue: 2
Assessment of knowledge about the effects of root canal Irrigants among Dental students
Jenifer Suhasini
Graduate Student, ,Saveetha Dental College,Chennai,India.
Address for Correspondence:
Graduate Student, ,Saveetha Dental College,Chennai India.
Email address: jenifer.suhasini@gmail.com
Abstract
Root canal procedure includes access opening, cleaning and shaping and a proper obturation with adequate seal
of the root canal. Complete debridement of the smear layer and the infective microorganisms is an important
step in the procedure. Root canal irrigants is necessary to flush out the debris, dissolving tissue and for
disinfecting the root canal. Aim: To assess the knowledge about the various effects of the root canal irrigants in
the root canal treatment among dental students. Objective: The objective of this survey would be to understand
the awareness of the various root canal irrigants among dental students. Materials and methods: A closed ended
questionnaire containing 15 questions were given to 300 dental students of third year, final year and interns.
Results: The results of the survey showed that sodium hypochlorite was the most popular irrigant and
chlorhexidine was the second most popular irrigant if the patient was allergic to chlorine.
Key words
Root canal irrigant, dental, sodium hypochlorite, chlorhexidine, saline
Financial support and sponsorship :
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Conflicts of interest :
There are no conflicts of interest
How to cite this article: Suhasini.Assessment of knowledge about the effects of root canal irrigants among dental students. Int J Oral Rehab 2024;3:2:33-42.
