A comparison of antimicrobial efficacy of two intracanal medicaments in primary teeth in vivo study

Authors

  • Dr. Himani Shah, Dr. Chirag Panchal, Dr. Chaitali Parikh, Dr. Bhavin Anadkat, Dr. Monali Jayani, Dr. Rinky Shah

Abstract

Aim: The aim of the study is to evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy of two intracanal medicaments which are calcium hydroxide and triple antibiotic paste in primary teeth.

Materials and Methods: A total of 30 single rooted primary maxillary anterior teeth were included in the study. They were divided into two groups. Group 1: calcium hydroxide. Group 2: triple antibiotic paste. After gaining the access opening first sample was collected by placing paper point into the canal and the second samples were collected after placing intracanal medicaments after 3 weeks.

Results: Statistically significant difference was found between sample 1 and sample 2 of both intracanal medicaments. There was no statistically significant difference was found between two materials.

Conclusion: Antimicrobial efficacy of calcium hydroxide and triple antibiotic paste was similar in primary teeth.

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Published

2021-09-15

How to Cite

Dr. Himani Shah, Dr. Chirag Panchal, Dr. Chaitali Parikh, Dr. Bhavin Anadkat, Dr. Monali Jayani, Dr. Rinky Shah. (2021). A comparison of antimicrobial efficacy of two intracanal medicaments in primary teeth in vivo study. Drugs and Cell Therapies in Hematology, 10(1), 2317–2320. Retrieved from http://www.dcth.org/index.php/journal/article/view/434

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 1 (2021)

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