COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF THE EFFICACY OF THREE ANTI-OXIDANTS VS NAOCL AND EDTA: USED FOR ROOT CANAL IRRIGATION IN SMEAR LAYER REMOVAL–SEM STUDY

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of 3 Anti-Oxidants versus NaOCl and EDTA: used for root canal irrigation in smear layer removal by SEM analysis. Methods: Root canal treatment was performed on 100 single rooted teeth and the smear layer removing abilities of Neem, Triphala, Amla EDTA and Saline were checked by using them as the last irrigant. Results: EDTA and Amla showed the best smear layer removing ability followed by Neem and Triphala. Conclusion: Neem, Triphala and Amla showed the potential to remove the smear layer. EDTA showed the maximum efficacy in removing the smear layer.