A importância da remoção da SMEAR LAYER na endodontia: revisão de literatura

Abstract

The root canal instrumentation, during endodontic treatment, involves the formation of a layer of debris on the dentin wall, called smear layer. This is composed of organic and inorganic substances and may influence the endodontic therapy result. With regard to their removal or conservation there are controversies in the authors opinions, which raises doubts as to the most appropriate conduct.In view of conflicting results and opinions regarding the maintenance or removal of the smear layer, this study aimed to review the main works on this subject in order to clarify the better behavior to be taken, in search of a better prognosis for endodontic treatment. For that, we selected the main articles published about the topic, taken from the databases PubMed, Scielo, LILACS, MEDLINE, esides the consultation of books related to the subject of study. In view of the results presented by the majority of the studies, it is concluded that the best conduct in relation to the smear layer in endodontics is its removal.