Title
Effect of root conditioning agents on teeth periodontal using Scanning electron microscopy teeth
Authors
V.R. Balaji, D. Manikandan & M.D Varshiny*
Affiliation
Department of Periodontics & Implant Dentistry, CSI College of Dental Sciences and Research, Madurai, Recognised by Government of India and Dental Council Of India, New Delhi, Affliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University, Chennai, India; *Corresponding author
V.R. Balaji - E-mail: vrbalajimds@gmail.com;
Phone: +91 9843110466
D. Manikandan - E-mail: periomani@gmail.com; Phone: +91 9894507875
M.D. Varshiny - E-mail: varshinymd@gmail.com; Phone: +91 7358438875
Article Type
Research Article
Date
Received June 1, 2025; Revised June 30, 2025; Accepted June 30, 2025, Published June 30, 2025
Abstract
Mechanical instrumentation of root surfaces results in the formation of a smear layer that may impede the reattachment of connective tissue. Root conditioning agents are employed to remove the smear layer, expose collagen fibres and facilitate improved tissue regeneration. Therefore, it is of interest to assess the efficacy of five root conditioning agents—20% citric acid, 17% EDTA, 37% phosphoric acid, 250 mg/mL tetracycline hydrochloride and 0.8% hyaluronic acid—using scanning electron microscopy. Tetracycline hydrochloride showed the greatest efficacy, exhibiting a significantly higher number of patent dentinal tubules compared to other agents. Thus, root surface conditioning enhances biocompatibility, promotes fibroblast adhesion and contributes to favourable periodontal healing and successful surgical outcomes.
Keywords
Root Conditioning, periodontal disease, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), EDTA, citric acid, Tetracycline HCL, Phosphoric acid, Hyaluronic acid.
Citation
Balaji et al. Bioinformation 21(6): 1683-1688 (2025)
Edited by
P Kangueane
ISSN
0973-2063
Publisher
License
This is an Open Access article which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly credited. This is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License.
