Endodontic Irrigation : Chemical Disinfection of the Root Canal System

This Book Reviews The Available Information On Bacterial Disinfection In Endodontics, With Emphasis On The Chemical Treatment Of Root Canals Based On Current Understanding Of The Process Of Irrigation. It Describes Recent Advances In Knowledge Of The Chemistry Associated With Irrigants And Delivery Systems, Which Is Of Vital Importance Given That Chemical Intervention Is Now Considered One Of The Most Important Measures In Eliminating Planktonic Microbes And Biofilms From The Infected Tooth. Recommendations Are Made Regarding Concentrations, Exposure Times, And Optimal Sequences. Possible Complications Related To The Use Of The Different Solutions Are Highlighted, With Guidance On Response. In Addition, Clinical Protocols Are Suggested On The Basis Of Both Clinical Experience And The Results Of Past And Ongoing Research. Throughout, A Practical, Clinically Oriented Approach Is Adopted That Will Assist The Practitioner In Ensuring Successful Endodontic Treatment. Introduction -- Root Canal Infection. Importance Of Biofilm -- Update In Root Canal Anatomy With Micro Ct -- Irrigation Dynamics -- Methods To Study Irrigation -- Update Of Endodontic Irrigation Solutions -- Syringe Irrigation -- Manual Dynamic Technique -- Apical Negative Pressure -- Sonic Irrigation -- Passive Ultrasonic Irrigation -- Continuous Ultrasonic Irrigation -- Irrigation In Retreatment Cases -- Ozonized Water -- Electrochemical Activated Water -- Lasers -- Photoactivated Disinfection -- Clinical Protocol For Irrigation -- Conclusions And Final Remarks. Bettina Basrani, Editor. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Mode Of Access: World Wide Web. Front Matter....Pages i-xvii Microbial Biofilms in Endodontics....Pages 1-14 Update in Root Canal Anatomy of Permanent Teeth Using Microcomputed Tomography....Pages 15-44 Syringe Irrigation: Blending Endodontics and Fluid Dynamics....Pages 45-64 Research on Irrigation: Methods and Models....Pages 65-97 Update of Endodontic Irrigating Solutions....Pages 99-115 Complications of Endodontic Irrigation: Dental, Medical, and Legal....Pages 117-136 The Role of the Patency File in Endodontic Therapy....Pages 137-148 Manual Dynamic Activation (MDA) Technique....Pages 149-155 Apical Negative Pressure: Safety, Efficacy and Efficiency....Pages 157-171 Sonic and Ultrasonic Irrigation....Pages 173-197 Continuous Instrumentation and Irrigation: The Self-Adjusting File (SAF) System....Pages 199-220 Ozone Application in Endodontics....Pages 221-226 Irrigation of the Root Canal System by Laser Activation (LAI): PIPS Photon-Induced Photoacoustic Streaming....Pages 227-235 Photodynamic Therapy for Root Canal Disinfection....Pages 237-251 Local Applications of Antibiotics and Antibiotic-Based Agents in Endodontics....Pages 253-266 Intracanal Medication....Pages 267-283 Disinfection in Nonsurgical Retreatment Cases....Pages 285-299 Irrigation in Regenerative Endodontic Procedures....Pages 301-312 Conclusion and Final Remarks....Pages 313-314 Back Matter....Pages 315-316