Abstract
The smear layer removal of root canal walls irradiated with Er:YAG laser after nickel-titanium rotary instrumentation was evaluated by scanning electron microscopy. Thirty mesial roots of human mandibular molars were selected and randomly distributed in three groups, according to treatment. Group 1 was instrumented with rotary nickel-titanium files 1 mm from the anatomical apex and irrigated with 2.5% sodium hypochlorite. Group 2 received the same treatment as Group 1, but after instrumentation the root canals were irradiated with Er:YAG laser. Group 3 received the same treatment as Group 1, but irrigation was performed with 2.5% sodium hypochlorite alternated wtih 17% EDTA during instrumentation. Photomicrographs were obtained from middle and apical thirds and submitted to qualitative evaluation. Statistical analysis showed that 2.5% sodium hypochlorite associated with 17% EDTA (Group 3) removed smear layer more efficiently than 2.5% sodium hypochlorite al one (Group 1) (p<0.05). Root canals irradiated with Er:YAG laser occupied an intermediary position regarding smear layer removal. There were no statistical differences between the evaluated radicular thirds (p>0.05).
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