Abstract
At the request of Sage and the Journal Editor, the following article has been retracted:
Farooq A, Bilgrami A, Faraz SA, et al. Comparative evaluation of Sapindus Mukorossi extract with 17% EDTA on smear layer removal in various parts of the tooth root. Journal of Applied Biomaterials & Functional Materials. 2023;21. doi:10.1177/22808000231166210
After an internal investigation Sage became aware that the peer-review process for this article had been compromised.
As this was accepted because of a peer-review process that did not meet Sage’s expectations of high quality and ethical peer-review, the publisher cannot uphold the integrity of the research. In line with COPE guidelines and Sage policies, the article is being retracted.
A.H. disagrees with the retraction. All other authors did not respond for comment when notified.