Comparative evaluation of the antimicrobial efficacy of MTAD, oxytetracycline, sodium hypochlorite and chlorhexidine against Enterococcus faecalis: An ex-vivo study

Objectives: To evaluate and compare the antibacterial efficiency of MTAD, Oxytetracycline, 5% NaOCl, and 2% chlorhexidine when used as root canal irrigants against Enterococcus faecalis. Materials and Methods: Fifty extracted human single rooted anterior teeth were selected. The decoronated steriliz...

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Main Authors: Rakesh Mittal, Meenu G Singla, Ashima Garg, Sumit Gupta, Vandana Dahiya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2012-01-01
Series:Saudi Endodontic Journal
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Online Access:http://www.saudiendodj.com//article.asp?issn=1658-5984;year=2012;volume=2;issue=2;spage=70;epage=74;aulast=Mittal