Chitosan-Based Biomaterial, Calcium Hydroxide and Chlorhexidine for Potential Use as Intracanal Medication

The objective of this study was to develop a chitosan-based biomaterial with calcium hydroxide and 2% chlorhexidine for intracanal treatment application and, consequently, to diminish the number of microorganisms in the root canal system. The chitosan solution was prepared by dissolving it in 2% and...

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Main Authors: Bruna de Siqueira Nunes, Rosana Araújo Rosendo, Abrahão Alves de Oliveira Filho, Marcus Vinícius Lia Fook, Wladymyr Jefferson Bacalhau de Sousa, Rossemberg Cardoso Barbosa, Hermano de Vasconcelos Pina, João Emídio da Silva Neto, Solomon Kweku Sagoe Amoah, Carlos Eduardo Fontana, Carlos Eduardo da Silveira Bueno, Alexandre Sigrist De Martin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Materials
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/14/3/488