Article Type
Original Article
Section/Category
Epidemiology and Dental Public Health
Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial efficiency of 2 herbal extracts versus 2.5% sodium hypochlorite and saline in eliminating Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis) bacteria within infected primary root canals. Materials and Methods: Forty roots of extracted lower primary molars were obtained and divided into 4 groups according to the type of irrigant: Group 1 (control) NaOCl 2.5%, Group 2 (12.5% turmeric irrigant), and Group 3 (25% propolis irrigant) and Group 4 (saline). Root canals were contaminated with E. faecalis bacteria. Bacterial counts were performed from samples that were taken from each canal pre-irrigation and post-irrigation. Data was analyzed using t-test and ANOVA. Results: There were statistical differences between all groups; NaOCL and turmeric extract showed a high effective reduction of a bacterial number followed by propolis. A slight reduction of E. faecalis was demonstrated following saline irrigation. Conclusions: All herbal irrigation solutions showed effective eradication of E. faecalis and can be used as an alternative to NaOCL in the irrigation of infected root canals of primary teeth.
How to Cite This Article
Shalan H M.
Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficiency of Herbal Irrigants of Pulpectomized Primary Teeth.
Mans J Dent.
2023;
10(2):
97-101.
Available at:
https://doi.org/10.21608/mjd.2023.301975
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