Sodium hypochlorite

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Sodium hypochlorite has been used as an
endodontic irrigant for more than 70 years, and is
now one of the most common solutions for this
purpose. The chemical properties and production of
commercial sodium hypochlorite are reviewed.
Domestic bleaches and an infant sanitizer are
compared from the point of view of cost and ease of
use – Milton being recommended where a 1%
solution is required. The cost of syringes and
needles for endodontic irrigation is many times
greater than the hypochlorite they contain, and total
annual practice costs for hypochlorite are low. Brief
guidelines for clinical use, storage, handling and
disposal are included.

        

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