In Vitro Evaluation of Smear Layer Removal with Different Methods of Activation of 17% EDTA with Ultrasonic and Laser Activation: A Scan Electron Micrscope Study

Authors

  • Ajil Aji Varghese
  • R Vinaychandra
  • Shreya Shreenivas Vanaki
  • Thokala Dhamodaran
  • Mrinalini Jayachandran
  • Reshma Ters Antony

Keywords:

smear layer removal, ultrasonic, laser

Abstract

Root canal therapy aims to eliminate irritants from the root canal system, and lasers are being studied as an alternative for disinfection and smear layer removal. The Er,Cr:YSGG  (hard tissue) is an infrared laser that has been shown to effectively clean root canals. 17% EDTA is one of the common irrigant used for removal of smear layer by its chelating action.

This study is done for a comparative evaluation of 17% EDTA in removing smear layer with ultrasonic and laser activation (Er,Cr :YSGG) with the control group being 17% EDTA with syringe irrigation).

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Published

2025-05-19

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Varghese AA, Vinaychandra R, Vanaki SS, Dhamodaran T, Jayachandran M, Antony RT. In Vitro Evaluation of Smear Layer Removal with Different Methods of Activation of 17% EDTA with Ultrasonic and Laser Activation: A Scan Electron Micrscope Study. J Neonatal Surg [Internet]. 2025May19 [cited 2025Sep.21];14(25S):389-94. Available from: https://www.jneonatalsurg.com/index.php/jns/article/view/6125

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Vol. 14 No. 25S (2025): Journal of Neonatal Surgery

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