The possibility to use home bleach solutions for root canal irrigation

Abstract

Nowadays, sodium hypochlorite is the irrigant of choice in endodontic therapy because of its characteristics. In the dental practice, the most often used are commercial solutions of different concentrations. The aim of this study was to investigate the possibility of using some home bleach solutions as possible agents for root canal irrigation. Sneznik (Panonija AD Pancevo) and Brekin ( Briskol Chemical Industry Vrsac ) were used as the materials in this study. The presence and concentration of hard metals were detected using atomic absorption spectrophotometry (AAS). The results have shown that the concentration of hard metals in the tested solutions, Sneznik and Berekin, was below maximum allowed concentrations for tap water. Tested solutions could be recommended for root canal irrigation but only after hard metal concentration is checked.

Keywords

• bleaching agent
• Na-hypochlorite
• hard metals