Amelioration in the sodium hypochlorite as root canal irrigant – A review

The objective of endodontic treatment is the eradication of microbiota from root canals. This is achieved by using an efficient irrigating solution along with the mechanical preparation done with the various file systems. Sodium hypochlorite is the earliest and most efficacious irrigant in the field of dentistry. It acts by confiscating the dentinal debris and pulpal remnants dependent on various factors such as the time and concentration of the solution, anatomy of root canal. There are certain factors which boost the efficiency and potency of sodium hypochlorite solution for instance warming the solution, use it in concurrence with few components, or actuating via varied mode of agitation. Regardless of its efficient and potent capabilities to act as an irrigant, there are few side effects of sodium hypochlorite on the soft and hard tissues of the oral cavity. Hence, this article focuses to analyze and review the advancement in the sodium hypochlorite solution in relation to its concentration, irrigation techniques and factors affecting its efficacy and efficiency.