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Title: A Scanning Electron Microscopic evaluation of the canal cleanliness using Endoactivator and UltraX with two different irrigant solutions. Objective :To compare the effectiveness of canal cleanliness using Endoactivator (Dentsply Sirona ) and UltraX (Orikam 18th)with 3% sodium hypochlorite and a Herbal Irrigant Vitex Negundo Linn ; A Scanning Electron Microscopic study. Materials&Methods: Twenty five extracted human single-rooted teeth were selected for this study. Access opening was done and root canals were prepared The irrigation was performed using 3% sodium hypochlorite and a Herbal Irrigant Vitex Negundo Linn. Samples were divided into five equal groups, according to the Irrigation Activation techniques and Irrigants used : Group 1(n=5) Samples were irrigated using Endoactivator(Dentsply Sirona) with 3% sodium hpochlorite . Group 2(n=5) Samples were irrigated using Endoactivator (Dentsply Sirona)with Vitex Negundo Linn. Group 3(n=5)Samples were irrigated using UltraX(Orikam 18th) with 3% sodium hypochlorite. Group 4(n=5)Samples were irrigated using UltraX (Orikam 18th)with Vitex Negundo Linn . Group 5(n=5) Control Group Without any Irrigation agitation. Roots were cross-sectioned longitudinally, and the canal walls were subjected to scanning electron microscopy. The presence of smear layer at coronal, middle, and apical levels was evaluated. Results :The Endoactivator when agitated with sodium hypochlorite showed better efficacy in the debridement of the root canals at the middle and apical thirds .In the Coronal third,UltraX along with sodium hypochlorite showed superior cleaning efficacy . Conclusion: Endoactivator along with sodium hypochlorite scored the best in debris removal compared to the other irrigation activation system used.