Characterization of irrigation dynamics in passive ultrasonic and pressurized irrigation methods in a root canal using a microfluidic device

This study reports an innovative method for the characterization of irrigant flows in a root canal model using microfluidic devices. Irrigation plays an important role in successful endodontic treatment. A more thorough understanding of different modes of irrigation will aid in disinfection during root canal treatment. An assessment method using root canal reconstruction, soft-lithography replication and micro particle image velocimetry has …