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ArticleBiomaterial investigations in dentistry2026

Comparative evaluation of

Megavarnan Ravi, Praveena Annadurai, Ramlakhan Gupta

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Article in Biomaterial investigations in dentistry, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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3 authors.

Megavarnan RaviSathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Sathyabama Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, India.
Praveena AnnaduraiDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics Sathyabama Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, India.
Ramlakhan GuptaDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics Sathyabama Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Complete removal of organic tissue and microorganisms from the root canal system is essential for successful endodontic therapy. Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) remains the gold standard irrigant for its tissue-dissolving and antimicrobial properties, but its cytotoxicity and adverse effects have encouraged exploration of safer herbal alternatives. Aim: To evaluate and compare the tissue-dissolving potential of Methodology: An Results: The mean initial tissue weights were comparable among groups ( Conclusion: The 10%

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biocompatibilityCalotropis giganteaendodontic irrigantherbal extractsodium hypochloritetissue dissolution

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PMID42125002
PMCPMC13158728

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