Abstract

IRRIGATING SOLUTIONS IN PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY- A REVIEW

S. Kaynat Nizami*, Prerna Chaudhary, Richa Lodhi, Meena Syed, Mehak Nagpal Sharma and Himanshu Thukral

ABSTRACT

Successful root canal treatment is dependent on the removal of microorganisms from the pulp and other anatomical irregularities of the root canal system through chemo-mechanical instrumentation with the use of instruments and irrigating solutions. Irrigants can augment mechanical debridement by flushing out debris, dissolving tissue, and disinfecting the root canal system. Chemical debridement is especially needed for primary teeth with complex internal anatomy and zones inaccessible to debridement, such as accessory canals, ramifications, and dentinal tubules that might be missed by instrumentation. The choice of a cleanser in the pulpal therapy of primary teeth should take into account the differences among the dentin substrata, and not be irritating to the periapical tissues. The aim of this review article here is to discuss the efficacy and other correlates of various root canal irrigants used in pediatric dentistry and provide an update with regard to recent advancements for the sterilization of infected root canals.

Keywords: Irrigating Solutions, Sodium Hypochlorite.