The lavage of pulpo-periapical wounds and its clinical outcomes

A critical narrative review focusing on studies providing insight about the potential and actual effect of lavage (irrigants and irrigation techniques) on clinical, biological, chemical and mechanical outcomes of root canal treatment, including microbial load reduction, periapical healing, postoperative pain, tooth survival and dentine changes. Parole chiave: biofilm, canal anatomy, irrigation, sodium hypochlorite, wound infection