Accuracy of Root ZX apex locator in primary teeth with different root canal irrigants: An in vivo study

Objectives: The study aimed to evaluate and compare the antimicrobial efficacy of two root canal irrigantsOctenidine dihydrochloride and herbal Artemisia annua plant extract. Methods: Forty-two maxillary central incisors teeth were selected which were divided into four groups – group A (Octenidine dihydrochloride with saline), group B (only Octenidine dihydrochloride), group C (Artemisia annua with saline), group D (only Artemisia annua). Samples for microbiological culturing were collected after access preparation, after biomechanical preparation, and after final irrigation in each group with the help of paper points. CFU count was observed for both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. The results were collected and subjected to a Student t-test. Results: After statistical analysis, it was observed that bacterial reduction was seen in all the groups but the maximum reduction was observed in group A. Conclusion: The results of the present study imply that a highly significant reduction in CFU/ml count was found in subgroup A1. Therefore, within the limitations of the present in-vivo study, Octenidine dihydrochloride can be recommended as an effective root canal irrigant than Artemisia annua plant extract.

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Radiographic examination of apical extrusion of root canal irrigants during cavitation induced by Er,Cr:YSGG laser irradiation: an in vivo study

Clinical Oral Investigations ◽

10.1007/s00784-012-0910-2 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 17 (9) ◽

pp. 2105-2112 ◽

Cited By ~ 23

Author(s):

Harry Huiz Peeters ◽

Latief Mooduto

Keyword(s):

Laser Irradiation ◽

Root Canal ◽

In Vivo Study ◽

Radiographic Examination ◽

Root Canal Irrigants ◽

Apical Extrusion

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An in Vivo Comparison of Antimicrobial Efficacy of Sodium Hypochlorite and Biopure MTAD™ against Enterococcus Faecalis in Primary Teeth: A qPCR Study

Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry ◽

10.17796/jcpd.39.1.c4q2155r16817219 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 39 (1) ◽

pp. 30-34 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

SG Tulsani ◽

N Chikkanarasaiah ◽

S Bethur

Keyword(s):

Root Canal ◽

Primary Teeth ◽

Antimicrobial Efficacy ◽

Permanent Teeth ◽

Control Group ◽

Statistical Significant Difference ◽

Anterior Teeth ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Root Canal Irrigant

Objectives: Biopure MTAD™, a new root canal irrigant has shown promising results against the most common resistant microorganism, E. faecalis, in permanent teeth. However, there is lack of studies comparing its antimicrobial effectiveness with NaOCl in primary teeth. The purpose of this study was to compare the in vivo antimicrobial efficacy of NaOCl 2.5% and Biopure MTAD™ against E. faecalis in primary teeth. Study design: Forty non vital single rooted primary maxillary anterior teeth of children aged 4-8 years, were irrigated either with NaOCl 2.5% (n=15), Biopure MTAD™ (n=15) and 0.9% Saline (n=10, control group). Paper point samples were collected at baseline (S1) and after chemomechanical preparation (S2) during the pulpectomy procedure. The presence of E. faecalis in S1 & S2 was evaluated using Real time Polymerase Chain Reaction. Results: Statistical significant difference was found in the antimicrobial efficacy of NaOCl 2.5 % and BioPure MTAD™ when compared to saline (p>0.05). However, no statistical significant difference was found between the efficacies of both the irrigants. Conclusions: NaOCl 2.5% and BioPure MTAD™, both irrigants are equally efficient against E. faecalis in necrotic primary anterior teeth. MTAD is a promising irrigant, however clinical studies are required to establish it as ideal root canal irrigant in clinical practice.

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