Endodontic Inundation

Successful treatments of both primary and secondary endodontic infections involve effective eradication of the causative microorganisms during root canal treatment procedures. The chances of a favourable outcome with root canal treatment are significantly higher if infection is eradicated effectively before the root canal system is obturated. However, if microorganisms persist at the time of obturation, or if they penetrate into the canal after obturation, there is a high risk of treatment failure. It is truly said , ¿Instruments shape, irrigants clean.¿ Every root canal system has spaces that cannot be cleaned mechanically. The bacteria located in areas such as isthmuses, ramifications, deltas, irregularities, and dentinal tubules will not be eliminated by mechanical means alone. The use of chemical disinfectants such as root canal irrigants and antimicrobial medications between appointments for elimination of these bacteria and for disinfection of the root canal system is therefore important.