title: Natural Therapeutic Options in Endodontics - A Review.
abstract: Complete eradication of microbial biofilms and elimination of the smear layer are the key factors during endodontic treatment. Various chemical irrigants have been proposed in the literature for the same. The major setback with these chemical irrigants is that they are not bio-friendly to the dental and peri-radicular tissues. In the recent years, research to use natural products for root canal disinfection has gained importance. The aim of this article is to compile various herbal products that have been used as an irrigants and intracanal medicaments in the field of Endodontics to eradicate the biofilm and remove smear layer.
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry, International Medical University, Kuala lumpur, Malaysia.
authors.forename: Nagendrababu
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Venkateshbabu
authors.affiliation: Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Penang International Dental College, Penang, Malaysia.
authors.forename: Suresh
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Anand
authors.affiliation: Smile Bright Root Canal Academy, Madurai, India.
authors.forename: Mohan
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Abarajithan
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry, International Medical University, Kuala lumpur, Malaysia.
authors.forename: Sultan O
authors.initials: SO
authors.lastname: Sheriff
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry, International Medical University, Kuala lumpur, Malaysia.
authors.forename: Pulikkotil S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Jacob
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontology, Vananchal Dental College, Garhwa, India.
authors.forename: Nath
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Sonia
keywords: Endodontics; Herbs; Intracanal medicament; Irrigants