Question 420 · LDEK · Irrigation and intracanal medicaments
Which of the following intracanal medicaments shows antimicrobial activity, alkaline pH and dissolves necrotic tissue remnants, bacteria and their byproducts?
- A. chlorhexidine.
- B. corticosteroids.
- C. calcium hydroxide.
- D. phenols.
- E. aldehydes.
Hint
Look for the agent whose hydroxyl ions give a high pH, kill bacteria and denature necrotic tissue and endotoxin.
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