Management of Sodium Hypochlorite Accident: A Case Report
Kulwant Rai
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Himachal Dental College, Sundernagar, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Munish Goel
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Himachal Dental College, Sundernagar, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Prabhat Mandhotra
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Himachal Dental College, Sundernagar, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Gurmeet Sachdeva
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Himachal Dental College, Sundernagar, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Shweta Verma
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Himachal Dental College, Sundernagar, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Lisha Thakur *
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Himachal Dental College, Sundernagar, Himachal Pradesh, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Among root canal disinfection liquids, sodium hypochlorite stands out due to its antimicrobial and tissue dissolving properties. During use, diligent care should prevent extrusion into periapical areas. In spite of precautions when accidents happen, dentists should be familiar with signs, symptoms and treatment strategies. This case report records successful management after accidental extrusion of sodium hypochlorite into the periapical area and explains preventive management protocols for such cases.
Keywords: Clinical accidents, dental root-canal, root-canal irrigation, sodium hypochlorite, toxicology.