Bacterial growth inhibition produced by root canal sealer cements with a calcium hydroxide base.
Inhibition of growth of six bacterial strains produced by two root canal sealers with a calcium hydroxide base, CRCS and Sealapex sealers, is studied. The results are compared with those obtained with two zinc oxide eugenol sealers and one epoxy resin. The inhibition produced with the calcium hydroxide sealers is similar to that obtained with the other sealers. The component of paraformaldehyde in a sealer increases the inhibition significantly.
Department of Odontology and Clinical Odontology, School of Stomatology, University of Barcelona, Spain.
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D001419:Bacteria / Q000254:growth & development*; D002126:Calcium Hydroxide; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D012117:Resins, Synthetic; D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials; D012459:Salicylates; D015035:Zinc Oxide-Eugenol Cement
D012117:Resins, Synthetic; D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials; D012459:Salicylates; D015035:Zinc Oxide-Eugenol Cement; C055601:Sealapex; D002126:Calcium Hydroxide