Question 451 · LDEK · Irrigation and intracanal medicaments

Which of the below mentioned root canal irrigants can be used as last due to its prolonged antibacterial activity?

  1. A. sodium hypochlorite.
  2. B. EDTA.
  3. C. citric acid.
  4. D. chlorhexidine.
  5. E. hydrogen peroxide.
Hint

Look for the irrigant with substantivity — the ability to bind to dentin and be released slowly over time.

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