Open AccessEfficacy of passive ultrasonic irrigation with natural irrigants (Morinda citrifolia juice, Aloe Vera and Propolis) in comparison with 1% sodium hypochlorite for removal of E. faecalis biofilm: An in vitro study
Author(s) -
Anuj Bhardwaj,
Velmurugan Natanasabapathy,
Sumitha,
Suma Ballal
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
indian journal of dental research/indian journal of dental research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.277
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1998-3603
pISSN - 0970-9290
DOI - 10.4103/0970-9290.114938
Subject(s) - sodium hypochlorite , propolis , aloe vera , chemistry , traditional medicine , enterococcus faecalis , biofilm , cleanser , morinda , food science , dentistry , medicine , biology , bacteria , biochemistry , genetics , organic chemistry , escherichia coli , gene
Present study evaluated the efficacy of natural derivative irrigants, Morinda citrifolia juice (MCJ), Aloe Vera and Propolis in comparison to 1% sodium hypochlorite with passive ultrasonic irrigation for removal of the intraradicular E. faecalis biofilms in extracted single rooted human permanent teeth.