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<p>Endodontic Irrigation Armamentarium<br>Lt Verne F. Reed, DC, USN, CAPT Terry D. Webb, DC, USN<br><br>Introduction<br>The main cause of endodontic infection is the presence of bacteria and their byproducts within the root canal system. Therefore, one of the primary objectives of endodontic therapy is to eliminate bacteria from the canal. In order to more predictably accomplish this goal, it is important to clean, shape, and obturate the canal system. Root canal systems present an infinite variety of complex anatomy that makes it impossible for endodontic files to completely clean the root canal walls. Therefore, the practice of endodontics relies heavily on endodontic irrigants to facilitate removal of bacteria and debris from the canals. Recent advances in endodontic irrigation armamentarium suggest that it might be possible for practitioners to obtain a higher level of disinfection within the tooth than ever before. The purpose of this report is to provide a review of current endodontic irrigation techniques and to identify irrigation armamentarium that have recently become available to aid the clinician in reducing the bacterial load and debris within the canal system.
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<br>Subjects: Endodontics;  Root Canal</div>
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U.S. Navy. Naval Postgraduate Dental School</div>
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