Reduction in CFU is highly significant between Groups 3 and 4 with complete elimination of CFU in Group 4 after the ninth cycle due to the effect of SLP-EA and indicates the importance of activation of the irrigating solution by mechanical means and eliminating CFU to the maximum percentage within 2.5–4.5 min; whereas Retamozo et al . stated that, for complete eradication of E. faecalis , 40 min is required with 5.25% NaOCl as irrigant.[ 34 ] A high correlation is noted between ATP and CFU in all groups.
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Evaluation of the efficacy of sonic activation in root canal cleaning with an endocator adenosine triphosphate tester: An <i>in vitro</i> study.
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