Recent advances in drugs used as endodontic irrigants-a literature review

Abstract

Bacteria have long been recognized as the primary etiologic factors in the development of pulp and periapical lesions. The primary objective of endodontic treatment relies on the chemical and mechanical debridement of root canals. This article narrates the specifics and requirements of the irrigation solutions.This review is aimed to bring some light over the advances in root canal disinfection reviewing the newly used irrigants.