Influence of a passive sonic irrigation system on the elimination of bacteria from root canal systems: a clinical study

Journal of Endodontics
S Kirk HuffakerBlythe Kaufman

Abstract

The present investigation evaluated the ability of a new passive sonic irrigation (sonic group) system (EndoActivator) to eliminate cultivable bacteria from root canals in vivo and compared it with that of standard syringe irrigation (control group). Data were obtained by using bacteriologic sampling of root canals treated by endodontic residents. Sampling results from 1 session of treatment were then compared with results obtained after intervisit calcium hydroxide disinfection and a second session of treatment. There was no significant difference in the ability of sonic group and control group to eliminate cultivable bacteria from root canals (P > .05). A second session and intervisit calcium hydroxide disinfection were able to eliminate cultivable bacteria from significantly more teeth than a single session of treatment (P < .05). These in vivo results strengthen the case for a multi-visit approach to the treatment of apical periodontitis.

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