Smear Layer Removal with Herbal Preparation and 17% edta as a Root Canal irrigant

Abstract

INTRODUCTION : Root canal treatment aims to eliminate all the microbial loads from the root canal system and prevent the infection

Aim : To compare and evaluate smear layer removal of smear layer removal with herbal preparation and 17% EDTA as a root canal irrigant in human root dentin”

Objectives :

• To evaluate smear layer removal after irrigation with 17%EDTA,


• To evaluate smear layer removal after irrigation with herbal prepartation,


• To compare the smear layer removal after irrigation with 17%EDTA, herbal prepartation, combination of both in extracted single rooted teeth

Conclusion: Irrespective of technique used, EDTA as compared to NEW HERBAL FORMULATION was more efficiently removed in 
coronal and middle third as compared to apical third of the root canals.