An alternative magnesium-based root canal disinfectant: Preliminary study of its efficacy against Enterococcus faecalis and Candida albicans in vitro

Organisms invading root canal systems result in serious pulpal and periapical disease. To eliminate microorganisms and restrain secondary infections, dental materials with antibacterial properties are urgently needed in endodontics. Magnesium is considered as a promising biodegradable and biocompati...

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Main Authors: Lin Zhu, Peng Wan, Jiaohong Duan, Lili Tan, Ke Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2014-10-01
Series:Progress in Natural Science: Materials International
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S100200711400121X