The antimicrobial effect of calcium hydroxide as a short-term intracanal dressing.
The antibacterial effect of calcium hydroxide as a short-term intracanal dressing was clinically evaluated by applying the medicament for 10 minutes or 7 days in root canals of teeth with periapical lesions. The results showed that the 7-day dressing efficiently eliminated bacteria which survived biomechanical instrumentation of the canal, while the 10-minute application was ineffective.
Sjögren
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Department of Endodontics, University of Umeå, Sweden.
Figdor
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Spångberg
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Sundqvist
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D001421:Bacteria, Anaerobic / Q000187:drug effects*; D002126:Calcium Hydroxide / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003786:Dental Pulp Cavity / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans; D012388:Root Canal Irrigants / Q000494:pharmacology; D012390:Root Canal Therapy; D013997:Time Factors
D012388:Root Canal Irrigants; D002126:Calcium Hydroxide