In this course we will be evaluating the irrigate sodium hypochlorite. What does it do? What are it weakness when used as endodontic irrigate. This course will go into the possible side effects on soft tissues when the irrigate leaves the root canal system.
Sodium Hypochlorite is used in endodontic procedures to remove dentin debris, destroy microorganisms, and dissolve protein. The solution needs to penetrate the finer canals and fins to remove the protein and microorganisms.
Cohen and Burns state that the most important factors in reducing dentinal debris are volume and frequency of the irrigate used.
Sodium Hypochlorite was first produced in 1789 by Claude Louis Berthollet in Paris, France by passing chlorine gas through a solution of potash lye resulting in a weak solution of potassium hypochlorite called Javel water.
Antoine Labarraque replaced the potash lye with soda lye obtaining sodium hypochlorite. Later, chlorinated lime (bleaching powder) mixed with sodium carbonate produced a low levels of hypochlorite solutions. This was used as a hospital antiseptic in....