The effect of dentinal tubule erosion by application of 17% EDTA solution on the apical leakage

  • Kim, Hyu-Na (Department of Conservative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Dankook University) ;
  • Cho, Yong-Bum (Department of Conservative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Dankook University)
  • Published : 2003.11.01

Abstract

I. Objectives 17% EDTA is known as an effective solution to remove smear layer. When it's applicated for more than 1 minute, it shows dentinal erosion of intertubular and peritubular dentin. This study is to investigate the effect of dentinal tubule erosion with different time application of 17% EDTA solution on the apical leakage. II. Materials and Methods 35 recently extracted human teeth with single canal, straight root, and closed apex were used in this study. Crowns were removed and the pulp tissue remnants were removed with a barbed broach.(omitted)

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