ArticleJournal of conservative dentistry : JCD
Carnosic Acid as an intracanal medicament performs better than triple antibiotic paste and calcium hydroxide to eradicate
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- Root Canal Dentin Microhardness after Contact with Antibiotic Medications: An In Vitro Study.Dentistry journal · 2024Article
- Diacetylcurcumin: a novel strategy againstFuture microbiology · 2024Article
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Abstract
Background: Carnosic acid is an herbal derivative with potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anticancer properties. Aim: Comparative evaluation of the antimicrobial potential of carnosic acid, calcium hydroxide, and triple antibiotic paste as intracanal medicaments against Settings and Design: Department of Conservative Dentistry and Microbiology, an Materials and Methods: Fifty-two extracted single-rooted human teeth were decoronated and chemomechanical preparation was performed. The specimens were secured in the center of screw-capped vials and autoclaved. A strain of Statistical Analysis: Mean percentage of live/dead bacteria was analyzed using One-way ANOVA and Results: Mean percentages of live and dead bacteria were seen under CLSM in Group I, Group II, and Group III were (4.44 ± 2.87, 4.56 ± 2.93, 1.61 ± 1.90), and (4.59 ± 3.04, 4.25 ± 2.98, 1.70 ± 1.99), respectively, with least mean percentages for live and dead bacteria in carnosic acid (Group III). Conclusion: Carnosic acid showed better antimicrobial efficacy against
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