Investigation on the antimicrobial activity of chitosan-modified zinc oxide-eugenol cement

• Main Authors: Inger Sofie Dragland (Author), Hanne Wellendorf (Author), Hilde Kopperud (Author), Ida Stenhagen (Author), Håkon Valen (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Medical Journals Sweden, 2019-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction: Coronal leakage and reinfection after root canal therapy is an important reason for endodontic failure. Zinc oxide-eugenol (ZOE) -based materials are often used as a coronal seal to prevent secondary infection. The antibacterial effect of ZOE cement is mainly due to leaching of eugenol...