Open AccessEvaluation of Antibacterial Efficacy of MTA with and without Additives Like Silver Zeolite and Chlorhexidine
Author(s) -
Kiran Ghatole,
Anand C Patil,
Ramesh Halebathi Giriyappa,
Thakur Veerandar Singh,
Sistla Venkata Jyotsna,
Surabhi Rairam
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2016/18014.7913
Subject(s) - enterococcus faecalis , chlorhexidine , mineral trioxide aggregate , dentistry , antibacterial activity , chemistry , nuclear chemistry , materials science , medicine , bacteria , biology , escherichia coli , biochemistry , genetics , gene
Microorganisms, predominantly Enterococcus faecalis are found responsible in the progression of pulpal, periradicular diseases and in endodontic failures. Unsuccessful conventional treatment might necessitate the need for a surgical approach; where in retrograde restorative materials are used to seal the apex. Among the root end filling materials, Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) is considered biocompatible and is most commonly used in clinical applications but it has limited antibacterial activity. Metallic silver and chlorhexidine have been added into various dental materials to enhance the antibacterial activity.