Antibacterial action of red and green propolis extract in infected root canal

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: This study investigated the antibacterial action of 30% red propolis, 40% green propolis and 2.5% sodium hypochlorite with irrigation protocols in infected root canals. METHODS: During 60 days, twenty-four root canals were inoculated with E. faecalis. In all experimental groups were performed root canal preparation and two irrigation protocols -passive ultrasonic irrigation and conventional irrigation. In the groups 1, 3, 5 and 7 it were made root canal preparation associated to conventional irrigation with 30% propolis, 40% propolis, 2.5% sodium hypochlorite and distilled water, respectively. In groups 2, 4, 6 and 8 it was made root canal preparation associated with passive ultrasonic irrigation with the solutions described above. The groups 9 and 10 were the controls (negative and positive). Samples of the root canals were collected and immersed in 7 mL of BHI, for 48 hours, at 37ºC. Bacterial growth was analyzed by turbidity of the culture medium. RESULTS: Antibacterial action was observed of 30% red propolis and 2.5% sodium hypochlorite when used passive ultrasonic irrigation and conventional irrigation after 20 minutes, but in 72 hours it was not effective. CONCLUSION: The irrigating agents and protocols were not effective to eliminate the microorganisms of the infected root canals. Clinical Significance: Propolis presents potential for clinical application due to its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and low toxicity properties. Key words: Endodontic; Propolis; Sodium hypochlorite Ação antimicrobiana do extrato de própolis vermelho e verde em canais radiculares infectados RESUMO OBJETIVO: Investigar a ação antibacteriana do própolis vermelhos 30%, do própolis verde 40% e do hipoclorito de sódio 2,5% com protocolos de irrigação em canais radiculares infectados. MÉTODOS: Durante 60 dias, vinte e quatro canais radiculares foram inoculados com E. faecalis. Em todos os grupos experimentais foi realizado o preparo do canal radicular e dois protocolos de irrigação -irrigação ultra-sônica passiva e irrigação convencional. Nos grupos 1, 3, 5 e 7 foi feito o preparo do canal radicular associado à irrigação convencional com própolis 30%, própolis 40%, hipoclorito de sódio 2,5% e água destilada, respectivamente. Nos grupos 2, 4, 6 e 8 foi feito o preparo do canal radicular associado à irrigação ultra-sônica passiva com as soluções descritas acima. Os grupos 9 e 10 foram os controles (negativos e positivos). Amostras dos canais radiculares foram coletadas e imersas em 7 mL de BHI, durante 48 horas, a 37ºC. O crescimento bacteriano foi analisado por turvação do meio de cultura. RESULTADOS: Ação antibacteriana foi observada com própolis vermelho 30% e hipoclorito de sódio 2,5% quando utilizado irrigação ultra-sônica passiva e irrigação convencional após 20 minutos, porém, após 72 horas as substâncias não foram efetivas. CONCLUSÃO: Os agentes de irrigação e os protocolos não foram efetivos para eliminar os microorganismos dos canais radiculares infectados.

Antimicrobial Effect of Propolis Drops on Oral Pathogens in Vitro

“…However, a study verified that Brazilian green propolis was only susceptible to E. faecalis 28 and another recent study showed that green propolis was effective on E. faecalis as irrigant solution, but not able to inhibit bacteria. 29 10% propolis ratio may not form an inhibitory zone so, the present study is in accordance with those researches. Low propolis level in the drop used in the study could be the reason for inferior results on E. faecalis.…”

Determination and Comparison of Phenolic Compound Content and Antimicrobial Activity of Some Propolis Samples in Turkey

“…A clinical study reports a positive efficacy of propolis-containing mouthwash in reducing plaque index and gingival index. 24 The phenolic components are responsible for the antimicrobial activity of propolis. Studies show that propolis has more than 300 components.…”