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The word "irrigation" means irrigation.Most often we hear this word in connection with the irrigation of agricultural land.But few people know that when visiting the dentist's office, we are faced with another application of irrigation.This is what will be discussed in the article further.

Irrigation in dentistry

After the completion of a certain stage in the treatment of teeth, the doctor flushes the mouth with a stream of water.The water is supplied by under pressure from two to ten atmospheres of , which creates a compressor.In the water, if necessary, drugs are added.The most famous of them - furatsilin, chlorophyllipt, decoctions of herbs.

The liquid under pressure softly processes the oral cavity, cleans from the smallest fragments and massages.

But in dentistry, the main application of irrigation is the treatment of root canals.When the root canals pass through the drill, the smallest fragments of dentin are formed, necrotic elements of tissue and pulp.And the quality of their removal from the canal and the tooth surface depends on its further safety.If the microbial particles remain inside the channel, then an inflammatory process may occur.At best, this is fraught with a reopening of the canal and prolonged treatment, at worst - removal of the tooth.

medicines are added to wash the channels in water for irrigation of , neutralizing dead protein particles.Usually sodium hypochlorite( NaOCl) is used.Despite the fact that it equally well dissolves both dead and living tissue, a worthy replacement for sodium hypochlorite has not been found so far on the degree of disinfection of the canals.

For the first time sodium hypochlorite was used during the First World War to disinfect purulent wounds.A few years later, it began to be used in dentistry.

For irrigation of channels, a syringe with special needles is used, which penetrate the entire depth of the channel.The main skill of the dentist is to prevent liquid from pouring out of the canal.Hypochlorite sodium when ingested on healthy oral tissue can cause swelling.

We will not go into the technique of using irrigation for dental treatment, but let's talk about a closer and more understandable application of irrigation systems.

Irrigators in everyday life

If you conduct a survey among patients in dental clinics, it turns out that few have heard of domestic irrigators.The number of patients using irrigators at home is one.

Irrigator is indispensable for high-quality cleaning of the oral cavity, gum massage. A thin jet of liquid under pressure flushes food residues from places where the toothbrush can not penetrate, and effectively removes plaque.Such a daily procedure serves as a reliable prevention of diseases of the teeth and gums.In addition, the irrigator can be filled with a special solution for rinsing the teeth, which enhances the therapeutic effect.

Considering the fact that in our fast time few people give their teeth enough time to clean for five minutes, it is worth considering the purchase of the device.Irrigation can serve as a reliable way of cleaning the oral cavity during trips, business trips, at work after lunch.Especially it is recommended to wash the food residues with an irrigator for people who have dentures.Many people know how hard it is to brush out a cavity under a bridge-like fixed prosthesis with a toothbrush.A jet of water under pressure will perfectly cope with this problem.

Irrigation Models

Today, the market for irrigators for the oral cavity of is divided into the main types:

• family;
• portable;
• stationary.

The family irrigator has a large capacity that can be attached to the wall in the bathroom.The device has a power switch to change the pressure of the water jet and a few nozzles.

The travel device works on battery power and is indispensable in trips, hikes where there is no possibility to brush your teeth.

The stationary irrigators are devices connected to the tap.Their advantage is that their work does not require electricity.Such a device is equipped with a special valve to reduce water pressure( if necessary).It attracts the quietness of his work, safety and compactness.Like a portable irrigator, you can take it with you on a business trip, a trip to rest.Thus it is not necessary to worry, that the battery will be discharged.

All irrigators include a set of attachments:

• for cleaning the tongue;
• for washing and massage of gums;
• washing out food residues in hard-to-reach places.

Irrigation solutions

All devices for irrigation of the oral cavity, in addition to being connected to the faucet, allow the use of herbal solutions, rinsing agents and therapeutic liquids instead of water.Medicinal fluids should not be used without prescribing a doctor.Procedures with medicinal solutions are shown only in the acute stage of the disease.Prolonged use can disrupt the microflora of the mouth and lead to other diseases, for example, stomatitis.

In addition, the appliance can get stuck with a badly filtered herb solution and fail.Therefore, it is recommended to carry out irrigation with simple water.And, if necessary, additionally rinse the mouth with a medical solution or rinse aid.