Abstract:Background: The limitations of dental irrigation solutions reinforce the need to explore novel bioactive compounds that are safer and biodegradable. This study aimed to prepare a 10% pomegranate peel solution (
Punica granatum
extract - PGE) and evaluate its antimicrobial and antioxidant effects for root canal treatment.
Methods: Lyophilized extracts (1g/10 mL) from pomegranate peels were prepared, and the punicalagin content was assessed by ultra-performance liquid chromatogr… Show more
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