Evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy of calcium hydroxide paste, chlorhexidine gel, and a combination of both as intracanal medicament: An in vivo comparative study

Nidhi Sinha, Santosh Patil, Preeti Kore Dodwad, Anand C Patil, Bijay Singh, Nidhi Sinha, Santosh Patil, Preeti Kore Dodwad, Anand C Patil, Bijay Singh

Abstract

Aim: To compare the antimicrobial efficacy of calcium hydroxide (CH), 2% chlorhexidine gel (CHX) and a combination of both, on obligate anaerobes, facultative anaerobes and Candida spp .

Materials and methods: 90 single rooted permanent teeth were included in the study. After complete disinfection and access opening, the first microbiological pre-treatment sample (S1) was collected. After completion of instrumentation, a post-instumentation sample (S2) was taken and the teeth were divided into three groups: Group I: CH, Group II: 2% CHX, Group III: 2% CHX with CH. After 1 week, a post-medication sample (S3) was collected.

Results: All three medicaments were effective in the elimination of obligate anaerobes. CHX and combination showed higher antimicrobial effect against facultative anaerobes and Candida spp. in comparison with CH. But there was no statistical significant difference between Group II and Group III.

Conclusion: CHX with or without CH was more effective than CH alone against all the tested micro-organisms.

Keywords: Calcium hydroxide; chlorhexidine gel; facultative anaerobes; intracanal medicament; obligate anaerobes.

Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of Interest: None declared.

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