Assessment of calcium ion loss and its effect on microhardness of root canal dentin using 1% phytic acid and 17% EDTA: An in vitro study
1% Phytic acid is a suitable irrigating solution compared to 17% EDTA, due to its less demineralizing effect on radicular dentin.
Authors
- P Ratnakar
- Smita Karan
- Prahlad Saraf
- Suma Saraf
- Santosh Hugar
- Priyanka Zinge
Institutions
- Shadan Hospital and Institute of Medical Sciences (IN)
- Manubhai Patel Dental College and Hospital (IN)
- Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (IN)
- P.M.N.M. Dental College and Hospital (IN)
- Kamineni Institute of Dental Sciences (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
- Published
- 2025-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4103/jcde.jcde_413_25
- Primary Topic
- Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00