An evidence-based discussion on herbal-based root canal disinfection: A letter to editor unrevealing the current scope and future perspective

[摘要] Root canal debridement is a collective combination ofmechanical instrumentation with chemical disinfectionusing various root canal irrigating solutions. For an effectivechemo‑mechanical debridement, the claimed irrigatingsolutions should not only possess the antimicrobialproperty but also induce organic tissue dissolution.[1] Overthe past decade, extensive literature has been publishedon herbal‑based disinfection focusing mainly on theirantimicrobial activity[2,3] with very few studies focusingon inorganic smear removal.

[学科分类] 口腔科学