The effect of combining EndoActivator withEndoVac in the reduction of endodontic microflora (In Vitro Study)

Abstract

The primary goals of root canal treatment are to completely eliminate pulp tissue, debris and microorganisms and their by-products from the root canal system. Mechanical preparation of root canal system is mandatory to facilitate irrigation solution to reach apical part. Passive syringe irrigation is the most classical used technique of irrigation while it has some drawbacks that negatively affect the quality of the irrigation. So, the machine assisted irrigation devices are used to overcome problems of passive syringe irrigation. One of these devices is EndoActivator system that has the idea of cavitation and acoustic streaming. Another device is EndoVac system that allows irrigation to reach full working length without the risk of apical extrusion owning to the negative apical pressure effect.