Advantages

Disadvantage

Sodium hypochlorite

°wide-spectrum antibacterial

action on spores, yeasts and viruses

°cytotoxicity proportional to its concentration

2.5% is the best concentration

EDTA

°removal of smear layer and mineral debris

°no action on organic debris

decreased action on contact with sodium hypochlorite

Chlorhexidine

local antiseptic

chemical safety

broad-spectrum bactericide, antifungal

°reduced action on organic debris