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Is Sodium Hypochlorite Used In Dental Procedures?
Question: Assistant gave me 50% diluted sodium hyperchlorite for irrigation of extraction socket instead of sodium chloride 0.9%
For irrigation. The site was irrigated with proper irrigation after this was realized. No apparent necrosis visible. Patient reports no pain or swelling 2 hours after procedure. Local anesthetic had worn off. I did notify patient. Your thoughts.?
For irrigation. The site was irrigated with proper irrigation after this was realized. No apparent necrosis visible. Patient reports no pain or swelling 2 hours after procedure. Local anesthetic had worn off. I did notify patient. Your thoughts.?
Brief Answer:
Please give details..
Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Welcome to HEALTH CARE MAGIC.
I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..
As per your query first of all I would like to clear a small doubt that in Dental practice we commonly use Sodium hypochlorite and not Sodium hyperchlorite..
So please confirm that the solution you used was Sodium hypochlorite or hyperchlorite so that I can guide you accordingly..
Please revert back with answer..
Regards..
Please give details..
Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Welcome to HEALTH CARE MAGIC.
I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..
As per your query first of all I would like to clear a small doubt that in Dental practice we commonly use Sodium hypochlorite and not Sodium hyperchlorite..
So please confirm that the solution you used was Sodium hypochlorite or hyperchlorite so that I can guide you accordingly..
Please revert back with answer..
Regards..
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
The irritant used for endo was diluted in half with water. This was given to me mistakenly by the assistant.The irrigation used for endo.The area was flushed with sodium chloride 0.9% afterwards .
Brief Answer:
Do not worry..
Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Welcome Back..
As per your query it seems that the solution is sodium hypochlorite only and as it was dilute by 50% and had no necrotic changes over the tissues, you need not to worry as it will hopefully not cause any necrotic changes as it is already 2 hours passed..
Otherwise a concentrated solution has by now caused ulceration and dissolution of tissues..
But still to be on a safer side you should follow up with the patient after 24 hours to let him/her as well as yourself to be at ease..
Hope this helps..
Regards..
Do not worry..
Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Welcome Back..
As per your query it seems that the solution is sodium hypochlorite only and as it was dilute by 50% and had no necrotic changes over the tissues, you need not to worry as it will hopefully not cause any necrotic changes as it is already 2 hours passed..
Otherwise a concentrated solution has by now caused ulceration and dissolution of tissues..
But still to be on a safer side you should follow up with the patient after 24 hours to let him/her as well as yourself to be at ease..
Hope this helps..
Regards..
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Priyanka G Raj
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