Comparison of Debridement Efficacy of Two Irrigating Systems Endovac and Conventional Needle in Primary Tooth Root Canals: An In Vitro Study.

Abstract

Aim: The purpose of the study is to evaluate how well the Endovac system and conventional needle irrigation work to remove smear layers (SR) from primary teeth root canals.

Materials and methods: Fifty extracted human primary teeth were divided into two equal sections vertically, then positioned within an acrylic model that was secured with screws. Group A (Endovac), n = 25, and group B (traditional needle), n = 25. Next, a uniform irrigation technique was used in every tooth embedded in the study model. Sections were examined with a 100× magnification stereomicroscope and electron microscope. Statistical tests were used to analyze the data.

Results: Endovac removed the SR from the apical third of the root canal system more successfully than a traditional needle (<0.05).

Conclusion: Endovac has better performance than conventional needle irrigation in the removal of the SR in the deciduous teeth root canal system.

Clinical significance: (1) Removing the SR allows for more cleaning and disinfecting of root canal walls and better adaptation of root canal filling materials. (2) It is essential to remove the entire SR from the root dentin for successful endodontic treatment.

How to cite this article: Yadav P, Virdi MS, Saini C. Comparison of Debridement Efficacy of Two Irrigating Systems Endovac and Conventional Needle in Primary Tooth Root Canals: An In Vitro Study. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2024;17(11):1219-1223.