The efficacy of passion fruit juice as an endodontic irrigant compared with sodium hypochlorite solution: an <i>in vitro</i> study

Jayahari, Nidhin Kumar; Niranjan, Nandini T.; Kanaparthy, Aruna

doi:10.1111/jicd.12023

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“…A study suggested that extracts from passionfruit have been used widely in traditional medicine in South America to treat anxiety, insomnia, bronchitis, and asthma . Some recent studies reported that passionfruit juice had an antibacterial effect against Enterococcus faecalis . Pineapple juice is safe and decreases inflammation severity, incidence and multiplicity of inflammation‐associated colonic neoplasia .…”

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Surface changes of various bulk‐fill resin‐based composites after exposure to different food‐simulating liquid and beverages

Tanthanuch

Kukiattrakoon

Eiam-O-Pas

et al. 2017

J Esthet Restor Dent

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Surface changes of various bulk‐fill resin‐based composites after exposure to different food‐simulating liquid and beverages

Tanthanuch

Kukiattrakoon

Eiam-O-Pas

et al. 2017

J Esthet Restor Dent

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“…The thick exopolysacharide slime layers of P. aeruginosa biofilms were the reason why that problematic microorganism could not be eradicated by means of lasers; bacterial death was only 1.5 log 10 . Laser therapy can be used for different procedures in various fields of dentistry, including endodontic interventions …”

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“…The word “laser” is an acronym for “light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation”. Laser energy is an effective tool for reducing the number of microorganisms in infected canals and for fighting the endodtoxin produced by Gram negatives …”

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“…In light of accumulating clinical evidence, new methods against clinically‐relevant bacterial biofilms are needed, particularly given the fact that biofilm‐forming microbes are responsible for approximately two‐thirds of human bacterial infections, including a very high percentage of endodontic infections . In recent years, a few new strategies of root canal disinfection for endodontic treatment have been introduced …”

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Antimicrobial activity of different disinfection methods against biofilms in root canals

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Gueorgieva

Dencheva-Garova

et al. 2015

J of Invest & Clin Dent

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“…Different methods of combating E. faecalis were explored through the use of different irrigants. "Out of the box" treatments were evaluated for use against E. faecalis, such as the use of passion fruit juice as an endodontic irrigant 15 as well as the use of lasers and phytomedicine. 16,17 Probiotics hold a potential avenue of more common and broad use for antibacterial treatment in the future.…”

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Good Bugs vs Bad Bugs: Evaluation of Inhibitory Effect of Selected Probiotics against Enterococcus faecalis

Bohora¹,

Kokate²

2017

The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice

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Introduction:The main goal of endodontics is the prevention of apical periodontitis. This is due to the presence of persistent pathogenic microorganisms, such as Enterococcus faecalis, and its ability to directly cause acute and chronic inflammation in the periapical tissues. Lactobacillus has been shown to promote health in the intestines as well as to inhibit the growth of certain problematic oral bacteria. This study explores shifting the established paradigm of endodontic treatment, which has focused on eliminating all bacteria from the canal system and on elimination of the problematic bacteria through introducing probiotics. A preliminary work was performed to evaluate the possible effectiveness of probiotics in preventing the growth of E. faecalis. Materials and methods:Two probiotic cultures Lactobacillus plantarum ATCC 8041 and Lactobacillus rhamnosus ATCC 7408 were selected to check their antimicrobial activity against E. faecalis ATCC 29212 by two methods: agar cup/well diffusion method and deferred antagonism test. Agar cup method:A total of 0.5 mL of requisite test pathogen culture was inoculated into 20 mL of molten sterile Mueller and Hinton agar and cooled to 45 ± 2°C. Circular wells of diameter 10 mm were punched in each of the poured plates. Appropriately diluted test samples were added to the above-punched wells. The plates were incubated upright position at 37°C for 24 hours in aerobic conditions. Postincubation, zone of inhibition was measured. The cell-free supernatant of Lactobacillus species was also evaluated for antimicrobial activity. Deferred antagonism test:The test probiotic strain was standardized to 0.1 optical density (OD) at 600 nm and inoculated in a 1 cm wide diametric streak across the surface of trypticase soy agar + yeast extract + calcium carbonate (TSYCa) agar using a sterile cotton swab. Then, the plate agar containing the test strain was incubated at 37°C for 24 hours under aerophilic condition and then standardized to 0.1 OD at 600 nm for overnight (18 hours, 37°C). A purified culture of indicator strain (pathogen) was streaked at right angles to the line of original producer growth. Postincubation plates were observed for the inhibition zone width of the indicator strain. Good Bugs vs Bad Bugs: Evaluation of Inhibitory Effect of Selected Probiotics against Enterococcus faecalisResults: Under the conditions of this study, Lactobacilli had an inhibitory effect on the growth of E. faecalis by agar cup method but not by deferred antagonism test. Conclusion:This pilot study demonstrated that probiotics show a potential in root canal therapy.Clinical Significance: If probioitcs are effective against endodontic pathogens, they can be potentially used as intracanal medicaments. This will be a novel concept of introducing bacteriotherapy in endodontics and replacing pathogenic bacteria by healthy bacteria, normal flora.

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The efficacy of passion fruit juice as an endodontic irrigant compared with sodium hypochlorite solution: an in vitro study

Abstract: The PFJ alcoholic and aqueous extracts had an antibacterial effect against E. faecalis. As PFJ shows promising results, further research in this field could lead to much better results as compared to NaOCl.

Cited by 17 publications

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Surface changes of various bulk‐fill resin‐based composites after exposure to different food‐simulating liquid and beverages

Surface changes of various bulk‐fill resin‐based composites after exposure to different food‐simulating liquid and beverages

Antimicrobial activity of different disinfection methods against biofilms in root canals

Good Bugs vs Bad Bugs: Evaluation of Inhibitory Effect of Selected Probiotics against Enterococcus faecalis

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