IN VITRO STUDY OF ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF CALCIUM HYDROXIDE MIXED WITH DIFFERENT VEHICLES AGAINST E.FAECALIS AND CANDIDA ALBICANS

Dr.Noushad M.C; Dr. Rakhi R; Dr. Shaheen Abootty; Dr. Kavya Maheesan; Dr Suneetha M.P; Dr Ashraf.K

Volume : VIII, Issue : XI, November - 2019

IN VITRO STUDY OF ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF CALCIUM HYDROXIDE MIXED WITH DIFFERENT VEHICLES AGAINST E.FAECALIS AND CANDIDA ALBICANS

Dr. Noushad M. C, Dr. Rakhi R, Dr. Shaheen Abootty, Dr. Kavya Maheesan, Dr Suneetha M. P, Dr Ashraf. K

Abstract :

Objective. : The purpose of this in vitro study was to investigate antimicrobial activity of calcium hydroxide (CH) in combination with chlorhexidine gluconate (CHX),glycerine, chitosan and saline against Enterococcus faecalis and Candida albicans. Study design: Antimicrobial activity was determined using agar diffusion test. Standard well in the cultivated agar plates were filled with one of the calcium hydroxide preparations and control agents. The zones of microbial inhibition were measured after incubation period. Results. : The combination of Calcium hydroxide with chlorhexidine demonstrated most antibacterial activity of all other preparations. All the tested groups had significant antimicrobial action against E faecalis and C albicans. Conclusion : Antimicrobial activity of Calcium hydroxide may change with the type of the vehicle.