Bacterial reduction of mature Enterococcus faecalis biofilm by different irrigants and activation techniques using confocal laser scanning microscopy. An in vitro study

• Autori principali: Ameera Lotfy Mahfouze (Autore), Abeer A. Elhakim El Gendy (Autore), Tarek Medhat Elsewify (Autore)
• Natura: Libro
• Pubblicazione: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Soggetti: article
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Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of ultrasonic and sonic activation using three irrigants on mature Enterococcus faecalis biofilm. Materials and Methods: Seventy single-rooted premolars were prepared and sterilized. Mature E. faecalis biofilm was developed. Roots were r...