Research Article

Efficacy of Different Irrigant Activation Systems on Debris and Smear Layer Removal: A Scanning Electron Microscopy Evaluation

Table 2

Differences in remaining debris between irrigation/activation methods in the apical third of the canal (p values).

EddyEndosonicIrrisafeNeedle

EddyNSNS<0.001
EndosonicNSNS0.002
IrrisafeNSNS<0.001
Needle<0.0010.002<0.001

Needle: Syringe and needle irrigation with no additional activation. NS: p value > 0.05.