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J Craniofac Surg
October 2024
Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, School of Dentistry, University of Messina, via Consolare Valeria, Messina.
Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) is widely utilized in endodontics for its effective antimicrobial properties and ability to dissolve necrotic tissues. However, its use is not devoid of risks, including potential severe tissue damage and chemical burns. This systematic review evaluates the documented risks of using NaOCl in endodontic treatments.
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September 2024
Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Dhulikhel Hospital, Kathmandu University Hospital, Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences, Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal.
Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), the most used irrigation solution is a reducing agent that is a clear, yellowish solution. Since hypochlorite is one of the most commonly used solutions in dental procedures, accidents are common. The report describes a case of sodium hypochlorite accidentally being injected into a 10-year-old girl instead of local anesthesia who was appointed for a pulpotomy procedure.
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August 2024
Centre Régional de Pharmacovigilance, CHRU Nancy-Brabois, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France.
Purpose: Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) is considered as the reference irrigation solution in endodontics. However, NaOCl-related accidents may occur, and non-dentist health professionals might under-recognize this rare adverse effect although it is potentially severe, with possible medical and aesthetic sequelae. We performed a literature review to provide to non-dentist healthcare professionals a large picture of symptoms, management and potential consequences of NaOCl accidents.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Stomatol Oral Maxillofac Surg
December 2023
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Manipal University College Malaysia (MUCM), Jalan Batu Hampar, Bukit Baru, Melaka 75150, Malaysia. Electronic address:
Injection of sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) solution instead of local anaesthetic (LA) solution is an iatrogenic error with serious consequences including medico-legal implications. Such cases have been reported despite recommended precautionary measures. The purpose of this article is to review the literature on such cases and present clinical preventive recommendations.
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