[Effect of 17% ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid irrigation on the dentin adhesion of Enterococcus faecalis].

Objective: This work aims to uncover the promoting effect of 17% ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) irrigation on the dentin adhesion of Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis).

Methods: Forty-eight half split samples and twelve dentin slices were randomly divided into three experimental groups and one control group.