Antimicrobial efficacy of two commercially available herbal products with and without ultrasonic activation in primary endodontic infections: A randomized clinical trial
Drishti Palwankar, Ashima Garg, Monika Tandan, Prashant Bhasin, Akshat Sachdeva, Pooja PalwankarAbstract
Background:
Effective irrigation is crucial for successful endodontic treatment. Traditional irrigants like sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) have been widely used, but there is a growing interest in exploring natural alternatives for their potential antimicrobial properties.
Objective:
The study aims to compare the antimicrobial efficacy of Neem, Bitter Gourd, and NaOCl, with and without ultrasonic activation in managing primary endodontic infections.
Materials and Methods:
Ninety patients were randomly assigned six groups (
Statistical Analysis Used:
Shapiro–Wilk test, one-way ANOVA,
Results:
All the groups demonstrated a significant reduction in bacterial count. Groups with PUI (2, 4, 6) demonstrated higher mean bacterial reduction than their counterparts without PUI (1, 3, 5).
Conclusion:
Neem and Bitter gourd juices, particularly when used with PUI, demonstrated antimicrobial efficacy comparable to NaOCl with PUI.