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Suhael Ahmed¹, Abdulrahman Jaber Saeed Alwadai², Ali Ibrahim Asiri², Mohammed Ali Al Shehri², Alwaleed Mari Abdullah Alqahtani², Sarah Mohammed Safar Almurait², Omar Ali Yahya Altimni², Mohammed Shaaikh Dhafer Alamri²
1-Asst Professor, College of Medicine and Dentistry, Riyadh Elm University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2-King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
Root canal disinfection is a critical component of endodontic therapy aimed at eliminating microorganisms from the root canal system to prevent reinfection and promote successful healing. Recent advances have focused on improving antimicrobial agents, delivery systems, and employing innovative technologies. This review discusses the latest developments in root canal disinfection, including novel irrigants, improved delivery techniques, laser systems, antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT), and new instrumentation. Challenges and future directions for complete disinfection of the complex root canal system are also explored.
Keywords: Root canal disinfection, endodontics, antimicrobial agents, laser systems, irrigants, photodynamic therapy, root canal system, disinfection techniques, bacterial biofilm, root canal therapy.