title: Endodontic irrigation.
abstract: This review of current research and literature investigates trends in endodontic irrigation, focusing on the goals of irrigation and the ability of different irrigants to meet these goals.
authors: T D
authors: TD
authors: Becker
authors: G W
authors: GW
authors: Woollard
mesh_terms: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003804:Dentin / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D007509:Irritants / Q000009:adverse effects; D008153:Lubrication; D009339:Needles; D012388:Root Canal Irrigants / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000145:classification / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D018915:Root Canal Preparation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D016369:Smear Layer; D012995:Solubility; D013501:Surface-Active Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D007509:Irritants; D012388:Root Canal Irrigants; D013501:Surface-Active Agents