Abstract

COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF THE SUBSTANTIVITY OF VARIOUS CONCENTRATION OF A PLANT BASED IRRIGANT ON CANDIDA ALBICANS. – IN VITRO

Sanjana Pramod Soneta*, Dr. Shalini Aggarwal, Dr. Anamika Borkar, Dr. Karan Bhargava, Dr. Anita Tandale, Dr. Nikhil Borse

ABSTRACT

Aim: Evaluation of the substantivity of a plant based irrigant with and without Chitosan on Candida albicans was evaluated. Material and Methods: Twenty four teeth were selected after radiological evaluation, decoronated at cementoenamel junction and were distributed equally into four groups. Root canal procedure was done and proper irrigation protocol was followed by using 5ml of 3% Sodium Hypochlorite after every change of instrument, subsequently 17% EDTA was also used during cleaning and shaping. Physiologic Saline was used using endodontic needle to irrigate the canal after each file change. Last irrigant used was 6% Morinda citrifolia for 30min in the canal. Dentinal discs were prepared. Results: The results showed that the zone of inhibition was best in Group III which includes Sodium Hypochlorite followed by Group I (Morinda Citrifolia) and then Group II (Morinda Citrifolia & Chitosan).

Keywords: Morinda Citrifolia, Chitosan, Candida albicans, root canal disinfectant.