How Adding Chlorhexidine or Metallic Nanoparticles Affects the Antimicrobial Performance of Calcium Hydroxide Paste as an Intracanal Medication: An In Vitro Study

How Adding Chlorhexidine or Metallic Nanoparticles Affects the Antimicrobial Performance of Calcium Hydroxide Paste as an Intracanal Medication: An In Vitro Study

The aim of our study was to explore the potential value of metallic (Ag, Cu, and Zn) salts, polymer/metallic nanoparticles, and chlorhexidine (CHX) for improving the antimicrobial activity of calcium hydroxide (CH) against <i>E. faecalis</i> and <i>C. albicans</i>, associated...

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Main Authors: Kadiatou Sy, Kevimy Agossa, Mickaël Maton, Henry Chijcheapaza-Flores, Bernard Martel, Florence Siepmann, Etienne Deveaux, Nicolas Blanchemain, Christel Neut
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Antibiotics
Subjects:
endodontic infections
calcium hydroxide
chlorhexidine
copper
silver
zinc
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/10/11/1352

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