Complications and Management of Sodium Hypochlorite Extrusion in Root Canal Treatment: A Clinical Case Report

¹Resident, Department of Dental Medicine, Hospital of Charles Ncolle Tunis, Oral Health and oro-facial Rehabilitation laboratory research (LR12ES11), and Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Monastir, Avicenne Avenue, Tunisia

²Assistant Professor, Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, Department of Dental Medicine, Hospital of Charles Nicolle Tunis, University of Monastir, Avicenne Avenue, Tunisia

³Professor in Forensic Dentistry and Head of Service, Department of Dental Medicine, Hospital of Charles Nicolle Tunis, Tunisia

*Corresponding Author: Fedia Ajili, Resident, Department of Dental Medicine, Hospital of Charles Ncolle Tunis, Oral Health and oro-facial Rehabilitation laboratory research (LR12ES11), Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Monastir, Avicenne Avenue, Monastir 5000, Tunisia, Tel: 96552828, Email: [email protected].

Received Date: February 13, 2024

Published Date: March 01, 2024

Citation: Ajili F, et al. (2024). Complications and Management of Sodium Hypochlorite Extrusion in Root Canal Treatment: A Clinical Case Report. Mathews J Case Rep. 9(2):157.

Copyrights: Ajili F, et al. © (2024).

ABSTRACT

Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) is commonly chosen as the gold standard irrigant for root canal treatments due to its notable antibacterial effectiveness and efficient tissue-dissolving properties. As the preferred solution in these procedures, NaOCl offers a cost-effective method with potent antimicrobial activity against the microbiota in infected root canals. Despite its advantages, the solution's cytotoxic features can lead to complications. Extrusion into surrounding tissues often results in intense pain for the patient, requiring immediate treatment to prevent long-term consequences. This article outlines the complications of sodium hypochlorite extrusion and reviews the appropriate management of patients with NaOCl injury.

Keywords: Sodium Hypochlorite, Root Canal Treatment, Extrusion, Complications, Management, Cytotoxicity, Endodontics, Dental Injuries.