Comparative evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy of natural extracts and sodium hypochlorite against persistent root canal pathogens: An in-vitro study

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Author Details : S Anitha Rao, Avula Sindhuja*

Volume : 7, Issue : 1, Year : 2022

Article Page : 11-15

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijce.2022.003

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Abstract

Background: The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy of natural extracts and Sodium hypochlorite against E. faecalis.
Aim : The present study aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy of natural extracts (Moringa oleifera and Carica papaya) and Sodium hypochlorite against E. faecalis.
Materials and Methods: Carica papaya and Moringa oleifera leaf extracts were obtained. 30 extracted incisor teeth were taken and access cavities were prepared, canals were prepared using the crown-down technique. E. faecalis suspension was placed into root canals and was incubated. Teeth were divided into three groups based on irrigating solutions: 1. 3% NaOCl, 2. Moringa leaf extract, 3. Papaya leaf extract. Dentinal shavings were collected on BHI agar and were incubated. Colonies of E. faecalis were counted.
Results: Differences were found in colony count for different irrigating solutions. p-value < 0> Conclusions: Moringa oleifera has good antimicrobial properties compared to Sodium hypochlorite and Carica papaya.
Relevance for patients: The results should be considered for further research in minimizing the use of chemical substances and increasing the use of effective herbal extracts in root canal treatment.
 

Keywords: E faecalis, Carica papaya, Moringa oleifera

How to cite : Rao S A, Sindhuja A, Comparative evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy of natural extracts and sodium hypochlorite against persistent root canal pathogens: An in-vitro study. IP Indian J Conserv Endod 2022;7(1):11-15

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