All of the following are the uses of EDTA, except:
- Dissolution of pulp
- Softening of dentin
- Removal of smear layer
- Chelation of calcium ions
Ans. 1 (Dissolution of pulp)
Solution. EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) is a chelating agent that can bind to metal
ions, and it is used in various fields such as medicine, dentistry, and laboratory research. The
uses of EDTA include: