Objectives: To compare in vitro, the cytotoxic effect of three chelating agents on human periodontal ligament fibroblasts, RC-Prep, Glyde and EDTA. Methods: Fibroblast cultures of human periodontal ligament were used, which are placed in contact with chelating agents to evaluate (RC-Prep, Glyde, 17% EDTA) at time intervals of 15,30 and 60 minutes. Absorbance was measured for each group to determine the degree of enzyme activity, which is an indicator of cell death. Prior to the measurement of absorbance was confirmed microscopically, the formation of formazan crystals, which are formed around fibroblasts, and its presence is an indicator of membrane integrity and metabolic activity. Microscopy verified the formation of formazan crystals, after adding trypan blue. Results: Glyde showed greater cytotoxicity with a statistically significant difference when compared with 17% EDTA and RC-PREPchelants. The EDTA showed higher cytotoxicity than the RC-PREP to 15min, and that event changed at 30 and 60 minutes. Conclusion: It was shown experimentally that the chelating agents RC-Prep, EDTA and Glyde have a cytotoxic effect at the periodontal ligament fibroblasts. EDTA has a lowest cytotoxic effect at 30 and 60 minutes compared to RC-Prep and Glyde.