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<p>Endodontic Irrigants<br>Lieutenant Commander Glenn A. Stockman, USN, Commander Terry D. Webb, DC, USN<br><br>Introduction<br>Evidence shows that if the three basic principles of the “endodontic triad” are followed, the end result will be successful endodontic treatment. These principles are (a) thorough debridement of the root canal, (b) sterilization of the root canal, and (c) complete obturation of the root canal. In support of accomplishing these objectives, it is essential to use an irrigant or combinations of irrigants during the chemical &amp; mechanical preparation of the root canal system. Mechanical preparation is required to enlarge the canal allowing the irrigant and subsequent obturation material to extend to the apical portion of the canal. The use of irrigants for the chemical preparation allows for the removal of pulpal organic material, inorganic dentinal debris, and microorganisms from the root canal system. This report reviews the rationale for the use of endodontic irrigants and gives guidelines and updates regarding the use of various endodontic irrigants.
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<br>Subjects: Debridement ; Dental Pulp Cavity; Dentin; Root Canal Therapy; Sterilization</div>
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U.S. Navy. Naval Postgraduate Dental School</div>
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