Can Ethanolic Leaf Extract of Olive or Black Mulberry Substitute Sodium Hypochlorite as a Root Canal Irrigant? An Study.

Journal: The journal of contemporary dental practice
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Abstract

AIM: This study aimed to evaluate (olive) leaves and (black mulberry) leaves as potential natural alternatives to sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) endodontic irrigant. Their antimicrobial activity against () and their effects on both root dentin microhardness and push-out bond strength of resin sealer/root dentin were assessed.

Authors

  • Radwa Osama Ibrahim
    Biomaterials Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, Manial, Cairo, Egypt.
  • Rania Ahmed Salama
    Biomaterials Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, Manial, Cairo, Egypt, Phone: (+202) 01003449081, e-mail: Rania.salama@dentistry.cu.edu.eg.
  • Abdelhady Mohamed Amin
    Biomaterials Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, Manial, Cairo, Egypt.