The effect of root canal preparation tapers on planktonic bacteria and biofilm reduction in the apical third: A correlative microtomography and microbiological laboratory study.
Fernanda Piffer Garcia MacedoAdriana de Jesus SoaresMarilia Fagury Videira Marceliano-AlvesElizabeth MartinezRicardo LopesLuan Ferreira BastosWayne Martins NascimentoAna Grasiela da Silva LimoeiroMarcos Dos FrozoniPublished in: International endodontic journal (2024)
The different preparation tapers influenced root canal shaping in the apical third but did not improve decontamination in this region.