OriginalStudy

Volume 2022, Article ID 22030803, 5 pages.

Comparative evaluation of smear layer removal in root canals after using lasers using SEM analysis

Huzefa NJ 1

1 Private Practitioner, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Address for Correspondence:

Huzefa NJ Ace Dental and Polyclinic. New no. 104/1, Old, 63/1, Cemetery Rd, Washermanpet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600021

Phone number - 044 4803 9521

Email: drhuzefanj@gmail.com

Introduction

Smear layer is comprised of organic and inorganic material and might also hold bacteria. Smear layer is generated on the instrumentation of canal walls in endodontic treatment. Aim To identify the impact of Erbium laser irradiation on elimination of smear layer compared with routine irrigation methods.

Materials and methods

Forty-Five teeth were taken and divided into three groups . In 1 Group, cleaning with (EDTA) and (NaOCl) done. In 2 group Erbium laser at 1W power is used and 3 group erbium laser at 2 W is used for disinfection of canal walls. (SEM) images at all the three sections of root canals are being taken removal of smear layer.

Results

There was no significant improvement between groups 2 and 3 on smear layer removal but group 1 did not remove smear layer only.

Conclusion

Within the constraints of this study, it can be established that laser can be used as an effective technique to obtain clean canals.

Keywords: Endodontic irrigants; Debris removal; Laser; Scanning Electron Microscope; Smear Layer.

Financial support and sponsorship

Nil

Conflicts of interest

Nil

How to cite: Huzefa NJ. (2022). Comparative evaluation of smear layer removal in root canals after using lasers using SEM analysis: Original Resesarch. International Journal of Endodontic Rehabilitation, 5. https://doi.org/10.56501/intjendorehab.2022.606