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Abstract: The primary goal of endodontic therapy is the reduction or elimination of micro-organisms and theirby-products from the root canal system. Although a number of instrumentation and irrigation techniques exist,debris is often left behind in the root canal system, therefore proper canal cleaning, shaping and irrigation isessential to significantly reduce and sometimes eliminate bacteria from canals. However, complete eliminationof bacteria is not always achieved in clinical practice due to the anatomical complexities of root canals andconsequent limitations of access by instruments and irrigators, the use of antimicrobial medication has beenadvocated to disinfect the root canal system and because root tissues are closely related to the periodontalapparatus.The aim of this paper is to review current information on the topic of bacterial infection in endodontics with anemphasis on combined mechanical and chemical treatment of root canals. It focuses on available irrigationagents, provides their short overview, mechanism of action and possible unwanted side effects on periodontaltissues (Fig. 2, Ref. 19). Full Text in free PDF www.bmj.sk. Key words: antimicrobial treatment, microorganisms in the devitalized teeth, endodontic microbiology, infec-tion control, disinfection rinse agents, root canal irrigation.

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