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World J Clin Cases. Jul 26, 2024; 12(21): 4460-4468
Published online Jul 26, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i21.4460
Endodontic irrigants from a comprehensive perspective
Rayana Duarte Khoury, Lara Steffany de Carvalho, Mauro Felipe Rios do Nascimento, Fadi Alhussain, Amjad Abu Hasna
Rayana Duarte Khoury, Amjad Abu Hasna, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Endodontics Division, Institute of Science and Technology, São Paulo State University, São José dos Campos 12245000, SP, Brazil
Lara Steffany de Carvalho, Department of Biosciences and Oral Diagnosis, Institute of Science and Technology, São Paulo State University, São José dos Campos 12245000, SP, Brazil
Mauro Felipe Rios do Nascimento, School of Dentistry, The National Institute of Higher Education and Postgraduate Studies Padre Gervásio-INAPÓS, Pouso Alegre 37550-121, MG, Brazil
Fadi Alhussain, School of Dentistry, Syrian Private University, Al Kiswah 877C+P2, Damascus, Syria
Amjad Abu Hasna, School of Dentistry, Universidad Espíritu Santo, Samborondón 092301, Ecuador
Author contributions: Khoury RD, de Carvalho LS, do Nascimento MFR, Alhussain F, and Abu Hasna A developed the concept and methodology; Khoury RD, de Carvalho LS, do Nascimento MFR, and Alhussain F performed the analysis and investigation; Khoury RD and Abu Hasna A wrote the original draft of the manuscript and supervised the study.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.
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Corresponding author: Amjad Abu Hasna, DDS, MSc, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Endodontics Division, Institute of Science and Technology, São Paulo State University, Av. Engenheiro Francisco José Longo, 777 Jardim São Dimas, São José dos Campos 12245000, São Paulo, Brazil. d.d.s.amjad@gmail.com
Received: December 20, 2023
Revised: May 6, 2024
Accepted: June 3, 2024
Published online: July 26, 2024
Processing time: 193 Days and 16.4 Hours
Core Tip

Core Tip: To increase the effectiveness of mechanical preparation and bacterial removal, irrigation is necessary. The dentist must be familiar with their different modes of action, indications, advantages, and disadvantages. This article provides an overview of the characteristics of the main endodontic irrigants for the professional class. The primary irrigants used in the field of endodontics include sodium hypochlorite, chlorhexidine, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, tetracycline antibiotics, TetraClean, calcium hydroxide, distilled water, and herbal irrigants. It was concluded that none of these irrigants are ideal, making it necessary to evaluate each case individually for their use and conduct further research to identify the best candidate.