Root Canal Irrigation: Chemical Agents and Plant Extracts Against Enterococcus faecalis

@article{Borzini2016RootCI,
  title={Root Canal Irrigation: Chemical Agents and Plant Extracts Against Enterococcus faecalis},
  author={Letizia Borzini and Roberta Cond{\`o} and Paolo De Dominicis and Adriano Casaglia and Loredana Cerroni},
  journal={The Open Dentistry Journal},
  year={2016},
  volume={10},
  pages={692 - 703}
}
Background: There are various microorganisms related to intra and extra-radicular infections and many of these are involved in persistent infections. Bacterial elimination from the root canal is achieved by means of the mechanical action of instruments and irrigation as well as the antibacterial effects of the irrigating solutions. Enterococcus faecalis can frequently be isolated from root canals in cases of failed root canal treatments. Antimicrobial agents have often been developed and… 
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Sodium Hypochlorite was the most effective root canal irrigant followed by SDF ,whereas Chitosan Nanoparticles was the least efficacious compared to the rest against Enterococcus Faecalis.

A Multi-Criteria Approach for Comparison of Ginger Extract and Conventional Irrigants in Root Canal Treatment

Considering the low risk, great wettability, and active compounds of ginger extract, it can be a promising viable risk-free solution for root canal treatments.

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The study showed that chloramine-T is of strong antiseptic activity and also efficient in suppressing E. faecalis inside dentinal tubules.

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MTAD has a strong bactericidal effect against E. faecalis and showed the highest zone of inhibition, according to Antibiotic sensitivity, which revealed MTAD is the most effective antimicrobial drug.

Antibacterial Efficacy of Different Intracanal Irrigants on Root Canal Treatment: An In-Vitro Study

Chlorohexidine showed greater efficacy against bacterial microflora, compared to both sodium hypochlorite and neem extract.

An In vivo Study to Compare Anti Microbial Activity of Triantibiotic Paste, 2% Chlorhexidine Gel, and Calcium Hydroxide on Microorganisms in the Root Canal of Immature Teeth

It was concluded that triantibiotic paste demonstrated the highest efficacy against bacterial pathogen when used as irrigating solution.

Cytotoxicity evaluation of calcium hypochlorite and other commonly used root canal irrigants against human gingival fibroblast cells: An in vitro evaluation.

Calcium hypochlorite is less cytotoxic than NaOCl, and when used in combination with EDTA, it was shown to have its cytotoxicity effect on hGF cells reduced to a great extent.

Comparison of Antibacterial Efficacy of Cinnamon Extract and Calcium Hydroxide as Intracanal Medicament against E. fecalis: An In vitro Study

Cinnamon extract showed better antimicrobial efficacy against E. feacalis as intracanal medicament as compared to calcium hydroxide, according to Mann-Whitney’s test.

Antimicrobial Efficacy of 2.5% Sodium Hypochlorite, 2% Chlorhexidine, and 1.5% Hydrogen Peroxide on Enterococcus Faecalis in Pulpectomy of Necrotic Primary Teeth

NaOCl and CHX solutions can be used for decontamination of infected root canals and showed considerable efficacy against E. Faecalis while 1.5% Hydrogen peroxide was not able to eradicate all of E.Faecalis colonies.

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