Sampaio, José Eduardo Cezar [UNESP]Theodoro, Letícia Helena [UNESP]Correa, M. A.Mendes, A. J. D.2014-02-262014-05-202014-02-262014-05-202005-04-01International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry. Carol Stream: Quintessence Publ Co Inc., v. 25, n. 2, p. 157-163, 2005.0198-7569http://hdl.handle.net/11449/15822The present study performed an SEM evaluation of the efficiency of the following detergents on smear layer removal on the root surface: sodium lauryl sulphate, Plax, castor oil, and EDTA 24%. Sodium lauryl sulphate did not remove the smear layer and showed the worst results of all detergents tested. Plax and castor-oil detergents showed similar results represented by partial removal of the smear layer; these results were better than those obtained in the control (physiologic serum) and sodium lauryl sulphate groups. Neutral EDTA 24% was the most efficient detergent for smear layer removal.157-163engArtigoWOS:000228818300007Acesso restrito95318390784264854774447118127346