Pages 1-6 Evaluation of Antibacterial Activity of Root Canal Sealers Used in Primary Teeth Against E. faecalis (original) (raw)

Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the antibacterial activity of seven different root canal sealers used in primary teeth against Enterococcus faecalis. Material and Method: The study was conducted using the agar diffusion inhibitory test. The sealers used were Sure-paste, Metapex, Tg Pex, Calcicure, Endoflas FS, Sealapex, Ca(OH)2 mixed with %2 Chlorhexidine Gluconate solution and one control group material (Klorhex Oral Gel). The injectable form sealers and the freshly-mixed sealers were placed into the prepared wells on the agar plates which were inoculated with the Enterococcus faecalis. After incubation periods of 24 hours, 48 hours, and 72 hours, the zones of the growth inhibition were observed and measured. The average of 8 measurements for each material was taken. The data were compared using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) (p<0.05). Results: Even though Sure-paste, Calcicure and Ca(OH)2 powder mixed with Klorhex irrigation solution have shown antibacterial acti...