Figure 1

The experimental apparatus and operational process of Ca(OH)2 removal. (a) The experimental set-up, including a camcorder and fixing device. (b) Simulated curved root canals and syringe needle. (c–f) Images after 0 mL, 5 mL, 10 mL and 15 mL of irrigation. Syringe needle inserted 2 mm from the apex. Between each 5-mL irrigation, different instruments were applied to remove Ca(OH)2.