Bacterial reduction of mature Enterococcus faecalis biofilm by different irrigants and activation techniques using confocal laser scanning microscopy. An in vitro study
Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of ultrasonic and sonic activation using three irrigants on mature Enterococcus faecalis biofilm. Materials and Methods: Seventy single-rooted premolars were prepared and sterilized. Mature E. faecalis biofilm was developed. Roots were r...
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doaj-0aa10ff919844da8b1353449fec900862020-11-25T03:24:57ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsSaudi Endodontic Journal2320-14952020-01-0110324725310.4103/sej.sej_135_19Bacterial reduction of mature Enterococcus faecalis biofilm by different irrigants and activation techniques using confocal laser scanning microscopy. An in vitro studyAmeera Lotfy MahfouzeAbeer A. Elhakim El GendyTarek Medhat ElsewifyIntroduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of ultrasonic and sonic activation using three irrigants on mature Enterococcus faecalis biofilm. Materials and Methods: Seventy single-rooted premolars were prepared and sterilized. Mature E. faecalis biofilm was developed. Roots were randomly divided into three groups (n = 21) according to activation technique: ultrasonic, sonic, and positive control. Each group was further subdivided into three subgroups (n = 7) according to the irrigant used: 4% propolis, 2% chlorhexidine (CHX), and 2.5% sodium hypochlorite. Samples were cut and scanned using confocal laser scanning microscopy. The fluorescent images were analyzed using Zen imaging software. Data analysis was performed using one way analysis of variance and Tukey's honestly significant difference test for pairwise comparison. Statistical significance was set at 5%. Results: Both activated groups showed a statistically significant bacterial reduction (P ≤ 0.001). CHX showed the highest antibacterial effect. Conclusions: Irrigant activation is an essential step in reduction of bacterial counts. CHX has a potent antibacterial effect against mature E. faecalis biofilm.http://www.saudiendodj.com//article.asp?issn=1658-5984;year=2020;volume=10;issue=3;spage=247;epage=253;aulast=Mahfouzebacterial biofilmconfocal laser scanning microscopyirrigating solutionsonicultrasonic |
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Ameera Lotfy Mahfouze Abeer A. Elhakim El Gendy Tarek Medhat Elsewify Bacterial reduction of mature Enterococcus faecalis biofilm by different irrigants and activation techniques using confocal laser scanning microscopy. An in vitro study Saudi Endodontic Journal bacterial biofilm confocal laser scanning microscopy irrigating solution sonic ultrasonic |
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Bacterial reduction of mature Enterococcus faecalis biofilm by different irrigants and activation techniques using confocal laser scanning microscopy. An in vitro study |
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Bacterial reduction of mature Enterococcus faecalis biofilm by different irrigants and activation techniques using confocal laser scanning microscopy. An in vitro study |
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Bacterial reduction of mature Enterococcus faecalis biofilm by different irrigants and activation techniques using confocal laser scanning microscopy. An in vitro study |
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Bacterial reduction of mature Enterococcus faecalis biofilm by different irrigants and activation techniques using confocal laser scanning microscopy. An in vitro study |
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Bacterial reduction of mature Enterococcus faecalis biofilm by different irrigants and activation techniques using confocal laser scanning microscopy. An in vitro study |
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bacterial reduction of mature enterococcus faecalis biofilm by different irrigants and activation techniques using confocal laser scanning microscopy. an in vitro study |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications |
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Saudi Endodontic Journal |
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Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of ultrasonic and sonic activation using three irrigants on mature Enterococcus faecalis biofilm.
Materials and Methods: Seventy single-rooted premolars were prepared and sterilized. Mature E. faecalis biofilm was developed. Roots were randomly divided into three groups (n = 21) according to activation technique: ultrasonic, sonic, and positive control. Each group was further subdivided into three subgroups (n = 7) according to the irrigant used: 4% propolis, 2% chlorhexidine (CHX), and 2.5% sodium hypochlorite. Samples were cut and scanned using confocal laser scanning microscopy. The fluorescent images were analyzed using Zen imaging software. Data analysis was performed using one way analysis of variance and Tukey's honestly significant difference test for pairwise comparison. Statistical significance was set at 5%.
Results: Both activated groups showed a statistically significant bacterial reduction (P ≤ 0.001). CHX showed the highest antibacterial effect.
Conclusions: Irrigant activation is an essential step in reduction of bacterial counts. CHX has a potent antibacterial effect against mature E. faecalis biofilm. |
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bacterial biofilm confocal laser scanning microscopy irrigating solution sonic ultrasonic |
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