Comparative evaluation of antimicrobial effectiveness of 2% chlorhexidine, 25% aqueous extract of propolis, and 2.4% curcuma longa as intracanal irrigants: An ex vivo study
Ex vivo study compares antimicrobial effects of chlorhexidine, curcuma longa, and propolis in primary teeth, suggesting herbal options are viable alternatives.
Key Points
The study found no significant difference in antimicrobial efficacy between chlorhexidine and herbal irrigants.
Both curcuma longa and propolis showed comparable results to chlorhexidine in reducing bacteria in primary teeth.
Microbial assays isolated common pathogens, S. mutans and E. faecalis, from primary teeth samples.
Analyses included statistical tests such as ANOVA and Wilcoxon matched signed rank for colony counts.