Open AccessAntimicrobial efficacy of acacia Nilotica (Babul) extract and its effectiveness in disinfecting gutta percha cones - An in vitro study
Author(s) -
Dolly R Jagyasi,
Neelam Chandwani,
Mohit Gunwal,
Aastha Ranka
Publication year - 2021
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/ijdr.ijdr_233_20
Subject(s) - gutta percha , sodium hypochlorite , antimicrobial , chlorhexidine , candida albicans , food science , chemistry , microbiology and biotechnology , root canal , dentistry , traditional medicine , medicine , biology , organic chemistry
Gutta-percha cones used directly from the manufacturer's sealed packs harbour micro-organisms. During clinical use, the chances of contamination of gutta-percha increases. Hence, disinfection of gutta-percha cones before use is essential to prevent canal recontamination.