How Adding Chlorhexidine or Metallic Nanoparticles Affects the Antimicrobial Performance of Calcium Hydroxide Paste as an Intracanal Medication: An In Vitro Study

• Main Authors: Kadiatou Sy (Author), Kevimy Agossa (Author), Mickaël Maton (Author), Henry Chijcheapaza-Flores (Author), Bernard Martel (Author), Florence Siepmann (Author), Etienne Deveaux (Author), Nicolas Blanchemain (Author), Christel Neut (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2021-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The aim of our study was to explore the potential value of metallic (Ag, Cu, and Zn) salts, polymer/metallic nanoparticles, and chlorhexidine (CHX) for improving the antimicrobial activity of calcium hydroxide (CH) against <i>E. faecalis</i> and <i>C. albicans</i>, associated...