Endodontic debridement is a procedure that removes bacteria and damaged nerve tissue from the root canal of a tooth.

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During debridement, the tissue in the root of the tooth removed and the canals are widened to ensure remove of all bacteria tissue. The canal is also irrigated with a sodium hypochlorite solution to wash out debris, dissolve organic tissue, and kill microorganisms. 

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Debridement is the first step in root canal treatment, but most importantly it relieves the symptoms of a pulpal infection causing tooth pain and swelling. 

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Debridement is an important procedure to remove infected tissue and bacteria from the tooth.  It ensures that the canal is completely debrided and disinfected.

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Endodontic treatment is generally successful, with reported success rates of 86–98%. Following pulpal debridement, the root canal must be finished by filing the canals. 
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