Root canal cleanliness after preparation with ultrasonic handpiece and hand instruments: An in vitro comparative scanning electron microscope study

• Published in: Endodontology : journal of Indian Endodontic Society Vol. 30; no. 1; pp. 32 - 37
• Main Authors: Rao, Sunil, Rao, R, Sunil Kumar, V, Babannavar, Roopa, Muniyappa, Manjunath, Naman, Shah
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Wolters Kluwer - Medknow Publications 01.01.2018; Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd; Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
• Subjects: Comparative analysis; Debris; Dental equipment; Electron microscopy; Root canal therapy; scanning electron microscope; Scanning electron microscopes; smear layer; Ultrasonic cleaners; ultrasonic files; smear layer; ultrasonic files; Debris; scanning electron microscope

Aim and objective: This study aims to compare the efficacy of root canal cleanliness using hand instrumentation and ultrasonic handpiece under the scanning electron microscope. Materials and Methods: Forty five central incisor were collected and access opening was done. cleaning and shaping of all t...