Enhanced in vitro antibacterial effect against Enterococcus faecalis by using both low-dose cetylpyridinium chloride and silver ions

Abstract Background Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis) is frequently isolated from root canals with failed root canal treatments. Due to the strong ability of E. faecalis to resist many often-used antimicrobials, coping with E. faecalis infections remains a challenge. The aim of this study was to i...

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Main Authors: Silei Lv, Wei Fan, Bing Fan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-05-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-023-02972-6