Antibacterial effect of different concentrations of sodium hypochlorite on Enterococcus faecalis biofilms in root canals

• Published in: Journal of dental research, dental clinics, dental prospects Vol. 11; no. 4; pp. 215 - 221
• Main Authors: Forough Reyhani, Mohammad, Rezagholizadeh, Yousef, Narimani, Mohammad Reza, Rezagholizadeh, Lotfollah, Mazani, Mohammad, Barhaghi, Mohammad Hossein Soroush, Mahmoodzadeh, Yavar
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Iran Tabriz University of Medical Sciences 01.10.2017
• Subjects: Antibacterial; Antimicrobial agents; Bacteria; Bacterial proteins; biofilm; Biofilms; Developmental stages; Endodontics; Enterococcus faecalis; Incisors; Infections; Microorganisms; Original; Root canals; Sodium hypochlorite; Enterococcus faecalis; Antibacterial; sodium hypochlorite; biofilm

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of different concentrations of sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) solution in reducing bacterial growth in Enterococcus faecalis biofilms in root canals. The root canals of maxillary central incisors of 104 subjects underwent chemomechanical debrideme...