The proportion of cases with two canals in the mesiobuccal root of maxillary first molars from Japanese patients was high and similar to that described from studies of other ethnic populations.

The most effective irrigation technique for smear removal was 15% EDTA irrigation by means of syringe following instrumentation with 5% NaOCl solution. However, the most effective irrigation technique for debris removal was ultrasonic irrigation regardless of irrigant used. OPW irrigation by means of syringe following instrumentation with 5% NaOCl showed a similar effect to that of 15% EDTA irrigation for removal of smear layer and debris.

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