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smear layer

the SEM of removed smear layer

The True Agents of Cleaning

June 18, 2012

The dentin mud or “smear layer” forms as a result of the action of endodontic instruments during root canal therapy. The debris (inorganic materials along with the pulpal tissues, bacteria, blood cells, etc.) that is formed is smeared against the canal surface during the cutting and planing actions of the endodontic files and instruments.

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