2008
DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2008.04.008
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Antimicrobial Efficacy of a Polymeric Chlorhexidine Release Device Using In Vitro Model of Enterococcus faecalis Dentinal Tubule Infection

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“…In the field of endodontics, CHX has been used as an irrigant with proven substantivity because of its ability to adhere to hydroxyapatite of dentin [33,34] and its effectiveness against endodontic pathogens. However, biofilms within root canals are resistant to the antibacterial effect of CHX.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In the field of endodontics, CHX has been used as an irrigant with proven substantivity because of its ability to adhere to hydroxyapatite of dentin [33,34] and its effectiveness against endodontic pathogens. However, biofilms within root canals are resistant to the antibacterial effect of CHX.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Enterococcus feacalis. 20,21 Chlorhexidine gel is a viscous formulation that makes instrumentation easier thus increasing the mechanical removal of organic tissues, compensating for its inability to dissolve them. Furthermore, it also decreases the smear layer formation.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…These materials have distinct characteristics, and their antimicrobial activity has been demonstrated (5)(6)(7)(8).…”
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