Penetration depth of irrigants into root dentine after sonic, ultrasonic and photoacoustic activation

Kerstin M. Galler, V. Grubmüller, Ralf Schlichting, Matthias Widbiller, Andreas Eidt, Christine Schuller, Melanie Wölflick, Karl‐Anton Hiller, Wolfgang Buchalla

International Endodontic Journal · 2019 · 135 citations · 28 references

Abstract

Greater penetration depths occurred in the apical thirds for ultrasonic, sonic and laser-induced activation compared to manual dynamic activation. PIPS was associated with deeper penetration of irrigants. The novel SWEEPS mode did not increase irrigant penetration.

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