Effect of ultrasound on the cleaning of root canal system: a literature review

Authors

  • Leandro Jardel da Silva Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Odontologia de Ribeirão Preto (FORP-USP), Ribeirão Preto, SP-Brasil
  • Thaisa Theodoro de Oliveira Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Odontologia de Ribeirão Preto (FORP-USP), Ribeirão Preto, SP-Brasil
  • Andréa Candido dos Reis Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Odontologia de Ribeirão Preto (FORP-USP), Ribeirão Preto, SP-Brasil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15381/os.v22i3.16709

Keywords:

Endodontics; Ultrasonics; Irrigation; Decontamination (source: MeSH NLM)

Abstract

The cleaning of root canal system is one of the principal factors in determining the success of endodontic treatment. Thus, complementary irrigation to the instrumentation plays a fundamental role in the removal of bacteria, dentin remains and therapeutic materials. In addition, the irrigation method is primordial to ensure the cleaning efficiency of the root canal system; it can be performed manually by syringe and needle, but also by using specific devices for this purpose, such as ultrasound. The objective of this study was to perform a review of the literature on the effect of ultrasound on the cleaning of root canal system. An electronic search was performed in the PubMed, LILACS and Cochrane Library databases, with the terms "passive ultrasonic irrigation", "root canal" and "endodontic irrigation". Articles were selected based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. It was concluded that passive ultrasonic irrigation is effective as the elimination of bacteria, calcium hydroxide, dentin debris and smear layer, using sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) as an irrigating solution, thus allowing an optimization in the cleaning of root canal system.

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Author Biographies

  • Leandro Jardel da Silva, Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Odontologia de Ribeirão Preto (FORP-USP), Ribeirão Preto, SP-Brasil

    Especialista en Endodoncia.

  • Thaisa Theodoro de Oliveira, Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Odontologia de Ribeirão Preto (FORP-USP), Ribeirão Preto, SP-Brasil

    Especialista en Reabilitación Oral.

  • Andréa Candido dos Reis, Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Odontologia de Ribeirão Preto (FORP-USP), Ribeirão Preto, SP-Brasil

    Doctor en Odontología, área Reabilitación Oral.

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Published

2019-09-12

Issue

Vol. 22 No. 3 (2019)

Section

Review

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Copyright (c) 2019 Leandro Jardel da Silva, Thaisa Theodoro de Oliveira, Andréa Candido dos Reis

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Jardel da Silva L, Theodoro de Oliveira T, Candido dos Reis A. Effect of ultrasound on the cleaning of root canal system: a literature review. Odontol Sanmarquina [Internet]. 2019 Sep. 12 [cited 2024 Jun. 30];22(3):187-95. Available from: https://revistasinvestigacion.unmsm.edu.pe/index.php/odont/article/view/16709