Abstract:Background: Intracanal medicaments used during root canal treatment comes in direct contact with cells of pulp and periapical tissues. The antimicrobial property of calcium hydroxide [Ca(OH)2] is broadly utilized. It has the capability to dissolve organic tissues as well as to inactivate bacterial endotoxins. The aim of this in vitro study is ion diffusion from calcium hydroxide with various herbal pastes through dentin. Materials and Methods: Twenty one extracted single-rooted premolar were selected. The crow… Show more
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