A novel endodontic debridement device has been cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, offering minimally invasive root canal disinfection with less treatment-related adverse effects.

The device (Odne Clean) utilizes a sodium chloride solution as its main debridement medium, according to a press release from PR Newswire. The technology generates a hydrodynamic cavitation cloud within the root canals and tubules to remove debris and irrigates with a final sodium hypochlorite rinse for more effective disinfection. 

Further, the use of sodium chloride to disinfect the root canals may eliminate the risk of adverse events caused by the use of chemical disinfectants. Patients may also experience less postoperative pain compared with those who were treated using other debridement techniques.

With a thin dental fluid-delivery tip, the manufacturer hopes the novel device can allow clinicians to perform minimally invasive treatment of the root canals and effectively preserve tooth structure.

Researchers plan to conduct further studies and gather data on the efficacy of the novel endodontic debridement device.