Background:The microbiological ecosystem is considered the main obstacle in endodontics. Therefore, canal disinfection became a great priority. Aim of the study:This study was established to assess cysteamine's antibacterial effect against E. Faecalis and compare the improvement effect to its combination with various intracanal medicaments. Methods and Materials:Cleaning and shaping were performed on human single-rooted teeth then inoculated by E. faecalis biofilm. Samples were divided randomly into three groups: Group I to verify the maturation of E. faecalis biofilm inside the root canal using SEM. Group II were divided into four subgroups according to the intracanal medication used. Subgroup A was treated with Cysteamine. Subgroup B was treated with Chlorhexidine Cysteamine combination. Subgroup C was treated with Calcium hydroxide (CaOH) Cysteamine combination. Subgroup D was treated with Triple antibiotic paste Cysteamine combination. Group III were divided into two subgroups treated with plain gel: positive control and negative control. Samples collected from root canals were used for viable count (CFU/ml). Log transformation of the data was carried out. The statistical significance level was set at P < 0.05. Results:There was a significant difference between different groups (p<0.001). Post hoc pairwise comparisons showed statistically significant difference between subgroups except for the CaOH Cysteamine combination subgroup and TAP Cysteamine combination subgroup. Conclusion:Cysteamine usage provides a synergistic antibacterial effect with other intracanal medications. CHX Cysteamine combination was the most effective antibacterial drug that provided effectiveness against E. faecalis.
scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.
customersupport@researchsolutions.com
10624 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. A-614
Henderson, NV 89052, USA
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Copyright © 2024 scite LLC. All rights reserved.
Made with 💙 for researchers
Part of the Research Solutions Family.