Naslov
Influence of calcium hydroxide root-canal sealer on microbial growth in vitro

Autori
Pezelj-Ribarić, Sonja ; Brekalo, Ivana ; Abram, Maja ; Dorčić, Miljenko ; Miletić, Ivana ; Karlović, Zoran

Izvornik
Folia microbiologica (0015-5632) 47 (2002), 4; 458-460

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
in-vitro. endodontic sealers. antimicrobial activity. dentinal tubules. bacteria

Sažetak
The calcium hydroxide-based filling material Apexit, which is often used in endodontic practice, was evaluated for its antibacterial and antifungal effects against microorganisms isolated from oral cavity (Serratia marcescens, Pseudomonas putida, Staphylococcus aureus, Candida albicans). Two different quantitative techniques were employed - the direct-contact test was used to examine the efficacy of freshly mixed material while the broth-survival test was employed to check the antimicrobial properties of 5-d-old material. Apexit inhibited Gram-negative bacteria more effectively than Gram-positive ones but had none or a very weak inhibitory effect on C albicans.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Dentalna medicina

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