Use of peracetic acid as irrigating agent in endodontics

TY - JOUR

T1 - Use of peracetic acid as irrigating agent in endodontics

AU - Fernandes, Samuel Lucas

AU - Tartari, Talita

AU - Bronzato, Juliana Delatorre

AU - Bramante, Clóvis Monteiro

AU - Vivan, Rodrigo Ricci

AU - de Andrade, Flaviana Bombarda

AU - Duarte, Marco Antonio Hungaro

PY - 2015

Y1 - 2015

N2 - The irrigation of the root canal system contributes effectivelyto appropriate cleanness and antisepsis, thusrendering endodontic treatment more successful. Anideal irrigation protocol was suggested in order to overcomethe limitations of commonly used irrigants, inaddition to enhancing antisepsis. This protocol recommendsthe use of sodium hypochlorite during biomechanicalpreparation, followed by the use of a chelatingagent, and again the use of an agent with antimicrobialaction. However, it demands considerable clinical time.An alternative to reducing that time would be the useof a final irrigating agent contemplating both chelatingand antimicrobial actions. Thus, it has been suggestedthat peracetic acid (PAA) be used as a substitute forEDTA for final irrigation, since this substance has showngood antimicrobial potential associated with chelatingcapacity. Some studies have been conducted in orderto analyze the effectiveness of its use as an irrigatingsolution in Endodontics. This literature review aims topresent to clinicians and specialists in Endodontics theproperties of this irrigating solution by providing relevantinformation on its effectiveness and feasibility inthe endodontic practice.

AB - The irrigation of the root canal system contributes effectivelyto appropriate cleanness and antisepsis, thusrendering endodontic treatment more successful. Anideal irrigation protocol was suggested in order to overcomethe limitations of commonly used irrigants, inaddition to enhancing antisepsis. This protocol recommendsthe use of sodium hypochlorite during biomechanicalpreparation, followed by the use of a chelatingagent, and again the use of an agent with antimicrobialaction. However, it demands considerable clinical time.An alternative to reducing that time would be the useof a final irrigating agent contemplating both chelatingand antimicrobial actions. Thus, it has been suggestedthat peracetic acid (PAA) be used as a substitute forEDTA for final irrigation, since this substance has showngood antimicrobial potential associated with chelatingcapacity. Some studies have been conducted in orderto analyze the effectiveness of its use as an irrigatingsolution in Endodontics. This literature review aims topresent to clinicians and specialists in Endodontics theproperties of this irrigating solution by providing relevantinformation on its effectiveness and feasibility inthe endodontic practice.

KW - Chelating agent

KW - Irrigating solution

KW - Peracetic acid

UR - https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/84978140806

U2 - 10.14436/2358-2545.5.2.056-060.oar

DO - 10.14436/2358-2545.5.2.056-060.oar

M3 - Article

AN - SCOPUS:84978140806

SN - 2178-3713

VL - 5

SP - 56

EP - 60

JO - Dental Press Endodontics

JF - Dental Press Endodontics

IS - 2

ER -