International Journal of Oral Science (Mar 2024)
Expert consensus on irrigation and intracanal medication in root canal therapy
- Xiaoying Zou,
- Xin Zheng,
- Yuhong Liang,
- Chengfei Zhang,
- Bing Fan,
- Jingping Liang,
- Junqi Ling,
- Zhuan Bian,
- Qing Yu,
- Benxiang Hou,
- Zhi Chen,
- Xi Wei,
- Lihong Qiu,
- Wenxia Chen,
- Wenxi He,
- Xin Xu,
- Liuyan Meng,
- Chen Zhang,
- Liming Chen,
- Shuli Deng,
- Yayan Lei,
- Xiaoli Xie,
- Xiaoyan Wang,
- Jinhua Yu,
- Jin Zhao,
- Song Shen,
- Xuedong Zhou,
- Lin Yue
Affiliations
- Xiaoying Zou
- Department of Cariology and Endodontology, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Computerized Dentistry Ministry of Health & NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental Materials
- Xin Zheng
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University
- Yuhong Liang
- Department of Emergency, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Computerized Dentistry Ministry of Health & NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental Materials
- Chengfei Zhang
- Restorative Dental Sciences, Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong
- Bing Fan
- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University
- Jingping Liang
- Department of Endodontics, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine; College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases; National Center for Stomatology; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology
- Junqi Ling
- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University & Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology
- Zhuan Bian
- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University
- Qing Yu
- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Department of Operative Dentistry & Endodontics, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University
- Benxiang Hou
- Center for Microscope Enhanced Dentistry, Beijing Stomatological Hospital, Capital Medical University
- Zhi Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University
- Xi Wei
- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Hospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University & Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology
- Lihong Qiu
- Department of Endodontics, School of Stomatology, China Medical University
- Wenxia Chen
- College & Hospital of Stomatology, Guangxi Medical University
- Wenxi He
- Department of Stomatology, Air Force Medical Center, The Air Force Medical University
- Xin Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University
- Liuyan Meng
- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University
- Chen Zhang
- Department of Endodontics, Beijing Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Capital Medical University
- Liming Chen
- Department of Endodontics, Guiyang Stomatological Hospital
- Shuli Deng
- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Devices of Zhejiang Province
- Yayan Lei
- Department of Endodontics, the Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Kunming Medical University
- Xiaoli Xie
- Department of Endodontology, Hunan Xiangya Stomatological Hospital, Central South University
- Xiaoyan Wang
- Department of Cariology and Endodontology, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Computerized Dentistry Ministry of Health & NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental Materials
- Jinhua Yu
- Institute of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University & Department of Endodontics, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University
- Jin Zhao
- Department of Endodontics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University
- Song Shen
- Center of Stomatology, Peking University Hospital
- Xuedong Zhou
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University
- Lin Yue
- Department of Cariology and Endodontology, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Computerized Dentistry Ministry of Health & NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental Materials
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1038/s41368-024-00280-5
- Journal volume & issue
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Vol. 16,
no. 1
pp. 1 – 10
Abstract
Abstract Chemical cleaning and disinfection are crucial steps for eliminating infection in root canal treatment. However, irrigant selection or irrigation procedures are far from clear. The vapor lock effect in the apical region has yet to be solved, impeding irrigation efficacy and resulting in residual infections and compromised treatment outcomes. Additionally, ambiguous clinical indications for root canal medication and non-standardized dressing protocols must be clarified. Inappropriate intracanal medication may present side effects and jeopardize the therapeutic outcomes. Indeed, clinicians have been aware of these concerns for years. Based on the current evidence of studies, this article reviews the properties of various irrigants and intracanal medicaments and elucidates their effectiveness and interactions. The evolution of different kinetic irrigation methods, their effects, limitations, the paradigm shift, current indications, and effective operational procedures regarding intracanal medication are also discussed. This expert consensus aims to establish the clinical operation guidelines for root canal irrigation and a position statement on intracanal medication, thus facilitating a better understanding of infection control, standardizing clinical practice, and ultimately improving the success of endodontic therapy.
