In vitro evaluation of the antimicrobial activity of endodontic sealers

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of the endodontic sealers: N-Rickert, Sealapex, AH Plus, Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) and portland cement. The Agar diffusion method was used in plates previously inoculated with the following microorganisms: C. albicans, S. aureus, E. faecalis, E. coli. The diameters of microbial inhibition zones were measured after 24 hours of incubation in kiln at 37°C. According to the methodology used, it was possible to conclude that only the sealers AH Plus and N-Rickert presented antimicrobial activity against C. albicans, S. aureus, and E. coli; no antimicrobial activity in MTA, Sealapex and portland cement was observed. N-Rickert presented the largest inhibition zones varying from 8 to 18 mm, and the microorganism E. faecalis was resistant against all sealers tested.

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Auteurs principaux:	Miyagak,Daniela Cristina, Carvalho,Elaine Manso Oliveira Franco de, Robazza,Carlos Roberto Colombo, Chavasco,Jorge Kleber, Levorato,Gustavo Labegalline
Format:	Digital revista
Langue:	English
Publié:	Sociedade Brasileira de Pesquisa Odontológica - SBPqO 2006
Accès en ligne:	http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1806-83242006000400004
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