Evaluation of antimicrobial effectiveness of root canal sealers modified with various herbal extracts against candida albicans and E faecalis

Abstract

Objectives: The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of ZOE-based, calcium hydroxide, and epoxy resin-based sealers on modification with three herbal extracts. Materials and Methods: Methanolic extracts of selected herbs were combined with ZOE-based, calcium hydroxide, and epoxy resin-based sealers. Cultures were prepared from E. faecalis and C. albicans and agar plates prepared. Prepared mixtures were inoculated in punched holes, and inhibitory zones were measured. Results: No statistical significance was obtained on comparing mean scores of test groups. Conclusion: None of the combinations used was found to be significantly better than others.

Keywords

• black seed
• c. albicans
• calcium hydroxide sealer
• e faecalis
• epoxy resin-based sealer
• glycyrrhiza glabra
• tinospora cordifolia
• zoe-based sealer