scholarly journals Efficacy of EDTA and HEDP Chelators in the Removal of Mature Biofilm of Enterococcus faecalis by PUI and XPF File Activation

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 41
Author(s):  
Alejandro Álvarez-Sagües ◽  
Nerea Herce ◽  
Ulises Amador ◽  
Francisco Llinares-Pinel ◽  
Estanislao Nistal-Villan ◽  
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Background: Biofilm removal from the root canal during endodontic treatment is necessary to prevent further complications. Irrigation is essential to success. Several irrigants have been proposed without a proper comparison. The aim of the study is to compare the antibacterial capacity of different activated irrigants using passive ultrasonic activation (PUI) or XP-Endo finisher (XPF). Methods: A total of 100 instrumented teeth were incubated in an Eppendorf tube containing 0.5 McFarland of Enterococcus faecalis and incubated for 2 weeks at 37 °C. Roots were divided into 5 groups (n = 20) according to the irrigant type: ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) (17%), ethydronic acid (HEDP) (9%) mixed with 5.25% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), EDTA (17%) mixed with 5.25% NaOCl, PBS, and a control group. Each group was divided into two subgroups (n = 10): PUI and XPF. Results: As compared to the untreated control group, the irrigators included in the study had a significant effect in bacteria reduction. The obtained results show HEDP to be the most effective irrigant, since no bacteria were recovered after treatment of this group, followed by EDTA mixed with NaOCl and, finally, the EDTA-irrigated group. Conclusions: HEDP is the best irrigating agent in combination with XPF or PUI file activation to eliminate bacteria in our experimental model.

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 424-437
Author(s):  
Forough Khodadadnejad ◽  
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Majid Akbari ◽  
Fateme Abdolalian ◽  
Mahboube Daneshvar ◽  
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Background and Aim: The success of endodontic treatment depends on the complete elimination of pathogenic bacteria inside the root canal. Enterococcus faecalis, a gram-positive, pathogenic, and anaerobic cocci, are the primary etiology of root canal infection in treated and untreated teeth and are highly associated with endodontic treatment failure. This study aimed to compare the antimicrobial activity of Sodium hypochlorite 2.5%, microemulsion of Myrtus 10%, and microemulsion of Thyme 0.6% on the E. faecalis after root canal filling. Methods & Materials: In this experimental study, 25 extracted single canal human anterior teeth were collected, and their crowns were cut. Then after washing and cleaning, and filling, the sterilization was done using an autoclave. Then, except 5 teeth (negative control group), the teeth were smeared with E. faecalis and then divided into 5 groups randomly represented the irrigation by Sodium hypochlorite 2.5%, microemulsion of Myrtus 10%, and microemulsion of Thyme 0.6%, with a positive control group and negative control group. The teeth were filled with gutta-percha and then incubated in an incubator for 90 days at a temperature of 37°C. Finally, the comparison of CFU in the groups due to abnormal data distribution was performed using the Kruskal-Wallis test. Ethical Considerations: The Ethics Committee of Arak University of Medical Sciences approved this study (Code: IR.ARAKMU.REC.1398.297). Results: According to the results of this study, the correlation between the groups of cultured teeth was not significant(P>0.05). The specimens washed with microemulsion of the Thyme 0.6% had the highest positive number of cultures; the specimens washed by Sodium hypochlorite 2.5% had the lowest number of cultures. Conclusion: This study showed that no statistically significant difference exists in their antimicrobial activity after root canal therapy after the use of different wash solutions.


Antibiotics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 741
Author(s):  
Zheng Wang ◽  
Ge Yang ◽  
Biao Ren ◽  
Yuan Gao ◽  
Xian Peng ◽  
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The infection of Enterococcus faecalis and its interacting microorganisms in the root canal could cause persistent apical periodontitis (AP). Antibacterial root canal sealer has favorable prospects to inhibit biofilms. The purpose of this study was to investigated the antibacterial effect of root canal sealer containing dimethylaminododecyl methacrylate (DMADDM) on persistent AP in beagle dogs for the first time. Persistent AP was established by a two-step infection with Enterococcus faecalis and multi-bacteria (Enterococcus faecalis, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Actinomycesnaeslundii, Streptococcus gordonii). Root canal sealer containing DMADDM (0%, 1.25%, 2.5%) was used to complete root canal filling. The volume of lesions and inflammatory grade in the apical area were evaluated by cone beam computer tomography (CBCT) and hematoxylin-eosin staining. Both Enterococcus-faecalis- and multi-bacteria-induced persistent AP caused severe apical destruction, and there were no significant differences in pathogenicity between them. DMADDM-modified sealer significantly reduced the volume of periapical lesion and inflammatory grade compared with the control group, among them, the therapeutic effect of the 2.5% group was better than the 1.25% group. In addition, E.faecalis-induced reinfection was more sensitive to the 2.5% group than multi-bacteria reinfection. This study shows that root canal sealer containing DMADDM had a remarkable therapeutic effect on persistent AP, especially on E. faecalis-induced reinfection.


2014 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 489-493 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marta Sáinz-Pardo ◽  
Roberto Estevez ◽  
Óliver Valencia de Pablo ◽  
Giampiero Rossi-Fedele ◽  
Rafael Cisneros

The purpose of this ex vivo study was to determine, in "open" and "closed" systems, whether the design has an influence on the penetration length of sodium hypochlorite mixed with a radiopaque contrast medium, measured in millimeters, when delivered using positive pressure (PP) and using sonic (SI) or passive ultrasonic (PUI) activation. Sixty single-rooted teeth were divided into two groups: open and closed systems (n=30). Root canal shaping was performed to a working length of 17 mm. The samples were divided into three sub-groups (n=10) according to irrigant delivery and activation: PP, and SI or PUI activation. By using radiographs, penetration length was measured, and vapor lock was assessed. For the closed group, the penetration distance means were: PP 15.715 (±0.898) mm, SI 16.299 (±0.738) mm and PUI 16.813 (±0.465) mm, with vapor lock occurring in 53.3% of the specimens. In the open group, penetration to 17 mm occurred in 97.6% of the samples, and no vapor lock occurred. Irrigant penetration and distribution evaluation using open and closed systems provide significantly different results. For closed systems, PUI is the most effective in delivering the irrigant to working length, followed by SI.


Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (23) ◽  
pp. 5472
Author(s):  
José Pedro Martinho ◽  
Sara França ◽  
Siri Paulo ◽  
Anabela Baptista Paula ◽  
Ana Sofia Coelho ◽  
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(1) Aim: This study aims to analyze the in vitro infiltration of a silicate root canal sealer into dentinal tubules after using different endodontic irrigating solutions. (2) Methods: Twenty-nine teeth with single roots were separated into three groups according to the final irrigation protocol: G1 n = 10) = 17% EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) + 3.0% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), G2 (n = 10) = 17% EDTA + 2.0% chlorhexidine and G3 (Control group, n = 9) = 17% EDTA + saline solution. Root canals were filled using cold lateral compaction technique with MTA Fillapex sealer and gutta-percha. The sealer was labeled with rhodamine B. The teeth were segmented at the middle and third apical sections, which were visualized using 10× confocal laser microscopy to determine the sealer penetration percentage. (3) Results: In the apical section, no statistically significant differences were found between the groups regarding sealer penetration. In the middle section, Group 1 obtained the highest percentage, and Group 2 the lowest (p = 0.004). Group 1 also presented statistically significant differences in the Control Group (p = 0.031) and had close sealer penetration values. Meanwhile, the Control Group (p = 0.023) and Group 2 (p = 0.029) revealed a significant decrease of sealer penetration between the apical and middle sections. (4) Conclusion: The obtained results support that final irrigation with NaOCl promoted similar sealer penetration in the apical and middle sections. On the other hand, a significant decrease in the sealer penetration of the middle section was observed for the chlorhexidine and saline groups. Compared to other irrigant solutions, NaOCl promotes more uniform sealer penetration, which can correlate with better sealing and, consequently, higher endodontic treatment success.


2017 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 102-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saifalarab A. Mohmmed ◽  
Morgana E. Vianna ◽  
Matthew R. Penny ◽  
Stephen T. Hilton ◽  
Jonathan C. Knowles

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Nabiela Rahardia ◽  
M Rulianto ◽  
Dian Agustin Wahjuningrum

Background. Failure of endodontic treatment is commonly caused by the persistent microorganisms remaining in the root canal such as Enterococcus faecalis. Enterococcus faecalis can form a biofilm in tough environmental conditions within the root canals and caused biofilm-mediated infections which needs more complicated treatment due to the increasing of antimicrobial resistance. The biofilm formation initial and most important step is bacteria adherence to the solid surface that is mediated by glucan. NaOCl 2.5% is a commonly used root canal medicaments but can cause injury of periapical tissue. Mangosteen pericarp extract contains flavonoid, tannin, and xanthone have mechanism for inhibiting adherence of bacterial biofilm. Difference of antibacterial activity between NaOCl 2.5% and mangosteen pericarp extract 0.09% can be determined by experimental laboratory to determine the adherence of bacteria in each treatment. Purpose. The aim of this study was to assess the difference of antiglucan activity between NaOCl 2.5% and mangosteen pericarp extract 0.09% on Enterococcus faecalis. Method. This study was designed as an experimental laboratory study with post  test only control group design using Enterococcus faecalis ATCC 29212. Mangosteen pericarp was extracted using maceration method. Adherence analysis was observed after 24 hours by examining the viable cells in suspension. These viable cells are measured by UV-Vis spectrophotometer to compare the suspensions’ turbidity. Using the Independent T-Test, significantly less bacteria were found adhering to the mangosteen pericarp extract. Results. Absorbancy difference level by mangosteen pericarp extract 0.09% is significantly greater than the NaOCl 2.5% (p<0.05). Conclusion. Antiglucan activity that generated by mangosteen pericarp extract 0.09% is greater than NaOCl 2.5%


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