AromaRoot is a proprietary endodontic irrigant solution developed for disinfection and cleaning of the root canal system. Here are some key details about AromaRoot:

Active Ingredients:

Contains a mixture of Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (QACs) as the primary active agents, including Alkyl Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride (ADBAC), Didecyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride (DDAC), and Octyl Decyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride (ODDAC). Also includes surfactants, detergents, emollients, chelating agents, alkaline salts and water as solvents.

Antibacterial Mechanism:

• The cationic charge on the QACs interacts with the negatively charged bacterial cell membrane.
• This disrupts the membrane integrity, causing leakage of cell contents.
• Eventually leads to complete lysis and death of bacteria.

Smear Layer Removal:

• AromaRoot contains chelators that bind and detach calcium ions from smear layer.
• Laser activation causes cavitation bubbles and shockwaves in the fluid.
• This dislodges and flushes out smear layer debris.

AromaRoot exerts antibacterial activity through the QACs damaging the bacterial cell membrane. It may also aid in smear layer removal through chelation and the physical effects of laser-activated irrigation. The combined antimicrobial and debridement actions make AromaRoot potentially useful as an endodontic irrigant.