Open AccessEFFECT OF GRAPE SEED EXTRACT SOLUTION ON THE MICROHARDNESS OF THE ROOT CANAL DENTIN: AN IN VITRO STUDY
Author(s) -
Sylva Dinie Alinda,
Anggraini Margono,
Dini Asrianti
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
international journal of applied pharmaceutics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.238
H-Index - 15
ISSN - 0975-7058
DOI - 10.22159/ijap.2020.v12s2.pp-16
Subject(s) - grape seed extract , root canal , distilled water , dentin , proanthocyanidin , indentation hardness , chemistry , dentistry , smear layer , vigna , grape seed , food science , horticulture , chromatography , antioxidant , biology , biochemistry , medicine , microstructure , polyphenol , alternative medicine , pathology , crystallography
Objective: Grape seed extract (GSE) containing proanthocyanidin as a root canal irrigation solution has its antibacterial effects and ability to eliminatethe smear layer. In addition, proanthocyanidin acts as a cross-linking agent of collagen, which adds to dentin’s mechanical properties. This studyanalyzed the effect of GSE containing 2.9% proanthocyanidin on the microhardness of the dentin in the root canal.Methods: Fifty teeth were divided into three groups and immersed in GSE solution, 3% NaOCl solution, or distilled water (controls) for 30 min for 3consecutive days. The microhardness was measured using the Vickers method. Data were analyzed using the Kruskal–Wallis test.Results: The GSE group presented the highest microhardness values, whereas the lowest values in the NaOCl group. No significant difference inmicrohardness observed between the GSE and distilled water groups.Conclusion: The GSE solution maintains the microhardness of the root canal dentin.