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Antibacterial activity in paper points for endodontic therapy
Author(s) -
RAWLE L.,
ADAMS D.,
WITHERLEY J.
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
international endodontic journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.988
H-Index - 119
eISSN - 1365-2591
pISSN - 0143-2885
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2591.1985.tb00439.x
Subject(s) - antibacterial activity , endodontic therapy , dentistry , microbiology and biotechnology , medicine , biology , bacteria , genetics , root canal
Summary. Endodontic paper points were tested for antibacterial activity after the accidental finding: that bacterial cultures were inhibited by one variety. Of five types tested, two, from the same supplier, were found to exhibit diffusible antibacterial activity against salivary and subgingival plaque micro‐organisms. The identity of the agent responsible for this activity has not been determined, but preliminary tests indicate that it is an aldehyde.