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. 2004 Sep 10;4:1. doi: 10.1186/1472-6831-4-1

Table 5.

Data related to the choice of root-canal irrigants.

Root-canal irrigants used Concentration of NaOCl used Concentration of H2O2 used
Type Frequency % Concentration (%) Frequency % Concentration (%) Frequency %

Sodium hypochlorite 43 32.8 0.5 3 2.3 1 2 1.5
Normal saline 32 24.4 1 3 2.3 2 2 1.5
Hydrogen peroxide 44 33.6 2 8 6.1 3 28 21.4
Local anesthetic solution 2 1.5 3 19 14.5 4 2 1.5
None 10 7.6 5 3 2.3 6 10 7.6
6 5 3.8 Do not use H2O2 87 66.4
Do not use NaOCl 88 67.2