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ArticleInternational journal of clinical pediatric dentistry2025

Comparative Evaluation of Antimicrobial Effect, Calcium Ion Release, and pH Change Using Herbal Combinations of Nanoparticle Calcium Hydroxide: An

Pragna S Vijaya, Siddaiah Shakuntala Bethur, Prabhakara Somanna, Revathi Sampath

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Pragna S VijayaDepartment of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, RajaRajeswari Dental College and Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-6448-7834
Siddaiah Shakuntala BethurDepartment of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, RajaRajeswari Dental College and Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1962-4054
Prabhakara SomannaDepartment of Biotechnology, Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu; Department of Genetics and Central Research Lab, RajaRajeswari Medical College and Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3712-2402
Revathi SampathDepartment of Biotechnology, Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu; Department of Genetics and Central Research Lab, RajaRajeswari Medical College and Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-1641-6751

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Abstract

Background: Microorganisms such as Aim: The study aimed at evaluating and comparing the pH change, calcium ions release, along with antimicrobial potential of various nanoparticle calcium hydroxide preparations as an intracanal medicament against Methodology: Decoronation of 40 single-rooted teeth was done, canals were enlarged, and segregated into four categories (each group containing 10 samples): Nano calcium hydroxide (CH) + sterile distilled water, nano CH + nano clove, nano CH + nano triphala, and nano CH + nano activated charcoal. The formulations were prepared, placed within the canals, and suspended in glass vials. Calcium ion concentration and pH changes were analyzed up to 30 days. The antimicrobial efficacy against Results: Calcium hydroxide with distilled water group was observed with maximum sustained release of calcium ions compared with the other three herbal combinations. The maximum mean zone of inhibition against Conclusion: Herbal combinations of CH showed enhanced antimicrobial activity against How to cite this article: Vijaya PS, Siddaiah SB, Somanna P,

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Activated charcoalCalcium hydroxideCandida albicansEnterococcus faecalisSyzygiumTriphala

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