In vitro attachment of Streptococcus sanguis to the dentin of the root canal

The role of Carisolv™ and different auxiliary chemical substances in the removal of bovine root canal smear layer

“…However, the application of 1% sodium hypochlorite solution only (GII) did not totally remove the smear layer and open the dentinal tubules. These data are in accordance with other studies (16,18).…”

“…The samples were prepared according to the method introduced by Calas et al (18), which was modified in this study.…”

“…Therefore, in addition to mechanical preparation of the root canal, the application of acidic substances and chelating agents is the most common approach for smear layer removal of the root canal surface (15). For this reason, one of the recommended combinations is 10% citric acid solution (16) with 1% sodium hypochlorite solution (17,18). According to Primo et al (16) and Gotze et al (17), the efficacy of these auxiliary chemical substances is explained by the fact that their use provides better disinfection of root canals and they allow better penetration and adaptation of the filling material to the root canals.…”

Influence of Irrigation Regimens on the Adherence of Enterococcus faecalis to Root Canal Dentin

“…Chlorhexidine (CHX) contains 1, 6-bis-p-chlorophenylbiguanidohexane and has also been used for endodontic disinfection (20). Although studies in the past have examined the antimicrobial efficacy of different endodontic irrigants, very few studies have investigated the influence of different irrigation regimens on the adherence of bacteria or, more specifically, E. faecalis to root canal dentin (5,18,21,22).…”

Effect of Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid and Sodium Hypochlorite Irrigation on Enterococcus faecalis Biofilm Colonization in Young and Old Human Root Canal Dentin: In Vitro Study

“…The primary adhesion of bacteria depends on surface characteristics of dentin as well as specific adhesion characteristics of the bacteria (7,8). A smear layer forms on the dentin surface during root canal instrumentation, which might affect the adhesion of bacteria to the root canal wall (9)(10)(11)(12)(13). It has been reported that removing the smear layer decreased the adhesion of E. faecalis (12,13).…”