Question 223 · LDEK · Irrigation and intracanal medicaments

Indicate the false statement concerning the use of ultrasonic devices for root canal irrigation:

  1. A. acoustic microstreaming develops in the canal.
  2. B. it increases effectiveness of the solution.
  3. C. pulp remnants and debris are removed.
  4. D. irrigant temperature is decreased.
  5. E. instruments that resemble K-file can be used.
Hint

Think about where the vibrational energy of an ultrasonic tip ends up once it is transferred to the irrigant.

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