An in vivo comparative evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy of chitosan, chlorhexidine gluconate gel and their combination as an intracanal medicament against Enterococcus faecalis in failed endodontic cases using real time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR)

Aim: To evaluate the in vivo antibacterial efficacy of 2% chlorhexidine gel (CHX), 2% chitosan (CS) gel and their combination as an intracanal medicament against Enterococcus faecalis during endodontic retreatment procedure, with the use of qPCR. Method: A total of 45 single rooted permanent teeth w...

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Main Authors: A. Savitha, A. SriRekha, R. Vijay, Ashwija, C. Champa, T. Jaykumar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Springer 2019-07-01
Series:Saudi Dental Journal
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1013905218306217
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