INBDE (Integrated National Board Dental Examination) Practice Exam

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What material dissolves organic material during cleaning canal?

EDTA
chloroform
eugenol
bleach

The correct answer is: bleach

Bleach, also known as sodium hypochlorite, is an effective material for dissolving organic material during cleaning of a canal. EDTA, also known as Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, is used to remove inorganic impurities from the canal. Chloroform has been found to be toxic and is no longer used in routine cleaning. Eugenol is found in clove oil and may be used for temporary pain relief but it is not used for cleaning canals. Therefore, bleach is the best option for dissolving organic material during cleaning of a canal.