Efficacy of chitosan paste as intracanal medication against Enterococcus faecalis and Candida albicans biofilm compared with calcium hydroxide in an in vitro root canal infection model

Efficacy of chitosan paste as intracanal medication against Enterococcus faecalis and Candida albicans biofilm compared with calcium hydroxide in an in vitro root canal infection model

Abstract Background Enterococcus faecalis and Candida albicans are frequently found in persistent endodontic infection and could remain in dentinal tubules despite intracanal medication with calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2), a commonly used medication. Thus, an effective and safe antimicrobial medication...

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Main Authors: Pasika Thienngern, Anchana Panichuttra, Chootima Ratisoontorn, Chuanchom Aumnate, Oranart Matangkasombut
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-08-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
Subjects:
Enterococcus faecalis
Candida albicans
Chitosan
Intracanal medication
Polyethylene glycol
Propylene glycol
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-022-02385-x

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