Comparative Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacy of Simvastatin Paste and Aloe Vera Paste as a Pulpotomy Medicament-An In-vitro Study

Introduction: Pulpotomy is the complete removal of the coronal part of the dental pulp, followed by the application of an appropriate dressing or medicament to promote healing and maintain the viability of the teeth in the dental arch. Aloe vera has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial properties which...

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Main Authors: Sakshi Pravin Kabra, Nilima Thosar
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Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2023-03-01
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description Introduction: Pulpotomy is the complete removal of the coronal part of the dental pulp, followed by the application of an appropriate dressing or medicament to promote healing and maintain the viability of the teeth in the dental arch. Aloe vera has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial properties which can be used as a pulpotomy medicament. Simvastatin, a lipid-lowering medication has recently emerged as a potential medicament in regenerative dentistry. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. Hence, it can be used as a pulpotomy medicament. Aim: To evaluate and compare the antimicrobial efficacy of Aloe Vera paste and Simvastatin paste as pulpotomy medicament against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and E. faecalis Materials and Methods: An in-vitro study will be conducted in Department of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry at Sharad Pawar Dental College, Wardha, Maharashtra, India, in which Aloe Vera paste and Simvastatin paste will be prepared in an aseptic environment. The antimicrobial activity of simvastatin paste and Aloe Vera paste against E.faecalis and pseudomonas will be assessed using the agar diffusion method. It will be cultured overnight in brain heart infusion broth. On blood agar media, pseudomonas aeruginosa will be inoculated. 4 mm wells will be punched out on plates with a puncher and will be instantly loaded with freshly customised test materials. The agar plates shall then be incubated in an incubator at 37°C for 24 hours and 72 hours before being analysed. Statistical analysis will be done using Chi-square test, ANOVA test and multiple comparision 2k test. Expected Results: Aloe Vera and Simvastatin in the paste form shall be able to show its antimicrobial efficacy as a pulpotomy medicament. Conclusion: Aloe Vera paste and Simvastatin paste shall provide antimicrobial efficacy against E. faecalis and pseudomonas and prove to be a better pulpotomy medicament for primary teeth.
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spelling doaj.art-03fe5538ff144743b5f819428bc379932023-03-30T09:53:59ZengJCDR Research and Publications Private LimitedJournal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research2249-782X0973-709X2023-03-01173ZK10ZK1210.7860/JCDR/2023/58659.17625Comparative Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacy of Simvastatin Paste and Aloe Vera Paste as a Pulpotomy Medicament-An In-vitro StudySakshi Pravin Kabra0Nilima Thosar1Postgraduate, Department of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Sharad Pawar Dental College, Wardha, Maharashtra, India.Professor and Head, Department of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Sharad Pawar Dental College, Wardha, Maharashtra, India.Introduction: Pulpotomy is the complete removal of the coronal part of the dental pulp, followed by the application of an appropriate dressing or medicament to promote healing and maintain the viability of the teeth in the dental arch. Aloe vera has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial properties which can be used as a pulpotomy medicament. Simvastatin, a lipid-lowering medication has recently emerged as a potential medicament in regenerative dentistry. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. Hence, it can be used as a pulpotomy medicament. Aim: To evaluate and compare the antimicrobial efficacy of Aloe Vera paste and Simvastatin paste as pulpotomy medicament against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and E. faecalis Materials and Methods: An in-vitro study will be conducted in Department of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry at Sharad Pawar Dental College, Wardha, Maharashtra, India, in which Aloe Vera paste and Simvastatin paste will be prepared in an aseptic environment. The antimicrobial activity of simvastatin paste and Aloe Vera paste against E.faecalis and pseudomonas will be assessed using the agar diffusion method. It will be cultured overnight in brain heart infusion broth. On blood agar media, pseudomonas aeruginosa will be inoculated. 4 mm wells will be punched out on plates with a puncher and will be instantly loaded with freshly customised test materials. The agar plates shall then be incubated in an incubator at 37°C for 24 hours and 72 hours before being analysed. Statistical analysis will be done using Chi-square test, ANOVA test and multiple comparision 2k test. Expected Results: Aloe Vera and Simvastatin in the paste form shall be able to show its antimicrobial efficacy as a pulpotomy medicament. Conclusion: Aloe Vera paste and Simvastatin paste shall provide antimicrobial efficacy against E. faecalis and pseudomonas and prove to be a better pulpotomy medicament for primary teeth.https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/17625/58659_CE[Ra1]_F(IS)_PF1_(HB_SS)_PN(KM).pdfpulpotomy materialregenerationstatin
spellingShingle Sakshi Pravin Kabra
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Comparative Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacy of Simvastatin Paste and Aloe Vera Paste as a Pulpotomy Medicament-An In-vitro Study
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
pulpotomy material
regeneration
statin
title Comparative Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacy of Simvastatin Paste and Aloe Vera Paste as a Pulpotomy Medicament-An In-vitro Study
title_full Comparative Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacy of Simvastatin Paste and Aloe Vera Paste as a Pulpotomy Medicament-An In-vitro Study
title_fullStr Comparative Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacy of Simvastatin Paste and Aloe Vera Paste as a Pulpotomy Medicament-An In-vitro Study
title_full_unstemmed Comparative Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacy of Simvastatin Paste and Aloe Vera Paste as a Pulpotomy Medicament-An In-vitro Study
title_short Comparative Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacy of Simvastatin Paste and Aloe Vera Paste as a Pulpotomy Medicament-An In-vitro Study
title_sort comparative evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy of simvastatin paste and aloe vera paste as a pulpotomy medicament an in vitro study
topic pulpotomy material
regeneration
statin
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