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Agents used for gutta percha disinfection-A topic mostly ignored practically

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Dr. Divya Chowdhary, Dr. Shazia Siddiqui, Dr. Raktim De, Dr. Samra Shafique, Dr. Supurna Franklin, Dr. Anshu Nishchhal
» doi: 10.31838/ecb/2023.12.si4.135

Abstract

To check the efficacy of few chemical and few herbal agents in disinfecting gutta percha cones. Material and Method- sixty four new Gutta-percha cones were were divided into 2 major groups of 32 gutta percha cones. The Group I having 32 gutta percha were not contaminated by E.Fecalis whereas the Group II of 32 gutta percha cones were contaminated by E.Fecalis for 2 minute. These 32 gutta percha were further subdivided into 8 subgroups comprising of 4 gutta percha cones each. In Group 1, the gutta percha cones were not infected by E.Faecalis and placed into the different agents whereas in Group 2- the gutta percha cones were infected with E.Faecalis and then disinfected by placing them in different agents to know their capability. All these gutta percha cones placed inside the test tube are then incubated at 370C for 24 hours. After 24 hrs, these test tubes are taken out and the solution is checked by presence or absence of turbidity which indicates proper disinfection. Result- The result of the study showed that Chlorhexidine was effective in disinfection of gutta-percha cones for 1 minute followed by glutaraldehyde and sodium hypochlorite. Whereas Amla was the most effective herbal extract in disinfecting gutta percha followed by aloe vera and neem. Conclusion- Chemical Agents(Chlorhexidine and Glutaraldehyde, sodium hypochlorite) are efficient chemical disinfectants but Herbal agents also hold a promising future as a medium for disinfection.

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