IJSR - International Journal of Scientific Research

Arsha D V; Shiji Dinakaran; Soumya S L; Ancy A; Karthik Jayan; Gayathri P

Volume : VIII, Issue : IV, April - 2019

Effect of Papain Solution on Smear Layer Removal A Scanning Electron Microscope Study

Arsha D V, Shiji Dinakaran, Soumya S L, Ancy A, Karthik Jayan, Gayathri P

Abstract :

The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of liquid papain (10%) to remove the smear layer from the root canal wall at various levels, using scanning electron microscopy. Forty five premolars were divided into three groups (n =15). The canals were prepared upto protaper F3. In group1, canals were irrigated with normal saline, in group 2 canals with 5%NaOCl and in group 3 with 10% papain during instrumentation and 17% EDTA as a final irrigant. Smear layer removal was evaluated by Gutmann’s scoring system using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Statistical analysis using Oneway ANOVA showed significant difference in the mean score value for the three experimental groups (p<0.05). From the study, it can be concluded that Group 2 (5% NaOCl and 17% EDTA) and Group 3 (10% papain and 17% EDTA) have the ability to remove smear layer at three levels (apical, middle and cervical third)