Open AccessComparative evaluation of antimicrobial effect of herbal root canal irrigants (Morinda citrifolia, Azadirachta indica, Aloe vera) with sodium hypochlorite: An in vitro study
Author(s) -
Prashant Babaji,
Kiran Jagtap,
Himani Lau,
Nandita Bansal,
S Thajuraj,
Priti Sondhi
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of international society of preventive and community dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.476
H-Index - 14
eISSN - 2250-1002
pISSN - 2231-0762
DOI - 10.4103/2231-0762.183104
Subject(s) - aloe vera , sodium hypochlorite , enterococcus faecalis , root canal , azadirachta , morinda , traditional medicine , antimicrobial , agar diffusion test , agar , bleach , medicine , chemistry , biology , dentistry , antibacterial activity , microbiology and biotechnology , staphylococcus aureus , bacteria , organic chemistry , genetics
Successful root canal treatment involves the complete elimination of microorganism from the root canal and the three-dimensional obturation of the canal space. Enterococcus faecalis is the most commonly found bacteria in failed root canal. Chemical irrigation of canals along with biomechanical preparation helps in the elimination of microorganisms. The present study was aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial effect of herbal root canal irrigants (Morinda citrifolia, Azadirachta indica extract, Aloe vera) with sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl).