Propolis: A New Alternative for Root Canal Disinfection
Introduction: This study evaluated and compared colony forming units (CFUs) and minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of calcium hydroxide and propolis as intracanal medicaments. Materials and Methods: Eighty human single-root and caries-free teeth were selected and divided into five groups. Crow...
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doaj-12651bbf2f0948c08f453b1d11b47d812020-11-24T21:54:47ZengIranian Association of Endodontists; Iranian Center for Endodontic ResearchIranian Endodontic Journal1735-74972008-27462012-07-0173127133Propolis: A New Alternative for Root Canal DisinfectionMaryam Zare JahromiHasan ToubayaniMajid RezaeiIntroduction: This study evaluated and compared colony forming units (CFUs) and minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of calcium hydroxide and propolis as intracanal medicaments. Materials and Methods: Eighty human single-root and caries-free teeth were selected and divided into five groups. Crowns were removed. Root canals were then prepared in a step-back manner. The samples were then inoculated by Enterococcus (E.) faecalis and incubated for 21 days. Intracanal medications were applied including, calcium hydroxide (n=20), propolis (n=20), and ethanol (n=20). Two groups of 10 teeth were also used as the positive and negative controls. Microbiological sampling was performed utilizing a piezo-reamer drill after one week of incubation. The samples were plated and CFUs were counted after 48 hours. MICs of calcium hydroxide and propolis were measured by serial dilution and agar dilution methods, respectively. The statistical tests of ANOVA and Duncan post-hoc were used to compare different medications. Results: MICs and CFUs of propolis were dramatically less than calcium hydroxide. The difference between the groups was statistically significant (P<0.001). Conclusion: Our results reveal that propolis is an effective antimicrobial intracanal agent.http://journals.sbmu.ac.ir/index.php/iej/article/view/3415/3065Calcium HydroxideDisinfectionEnterococcus faecalisPropolisRoot Canal |
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Propolis: A New Alternative for Root Canal Disinfection |
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Propolis: A New Alternative for Root Canal Disinfection |
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Propolis: A New Alternative for Root Canal Disinfection |
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Propolis: A New Alternative for Root Canal Disinfection |
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Iranian Association of Endodontists; Iranian Center for Endodontic Research |
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Iranian Endodontic Journal |
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1735-7497 2008-2746 |
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2012-07-01 |
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Introduction: This study evaluated and compared colony forming units (CFUs) and minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of calcium hydroxide and propolis as intracanal medicaments. Materials and Methods: Eighty human single-root and caries-free teeth were selected and divided into five groups. Crowns were removed. Root canals were then prepared in a step-back manner. The samples were then inoculated by Enterococcus (E.) faecalis and incubated for 21 days. Intracanal medications were applied including, calcium hydroxide (n=20), propolis (n=20), and ethanol (n=20). Two groups of 10 teeth were also used as the positive and negative controls. Microbiological sampling was performed utilizing a piezo-reamer drill after one week of incubation. The samples were plated and CFUs were counted after 48 hours. MICs of calcium hydroxide and propolis were measured by serial dilution and agar dilution methods, respectively. The statistical tests of ANOVA and Duncan post-hoc were used to compare different medications. Results: MICs and CFUs of propolis were dramatically less than calcium hydroxide. The difference between the groups was statistically significant (P<0.001). Conclusion: Our results reveal that propolis is an effective antimicrobial intracanal agent. |
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Calcium Hydroxide Disinfection Enterococcus faecalis Propolis Root Canal |
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