Antibacterial properties of silver nanoparticles as a root canal irrigant against Enterococcus faecalis biofilm and infected dentinal tubules

ConclusionsAgNp irrigant was not as effective against E. faecalis as solutions commonly used in root canal treatment. NaOCl is appropriate as an irrigant because it was effective in disrupting biofilm and in eliminating bacteria in biofilms and in dentinal tubules.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: International Endodontic Journal - February 3, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: C. T. Rodrigues, F. B. de Andrade, L. R. S. M. de Vasconcelos, R. Z. Midena, T. C. Pereira, M. C. Kuga, M. A. H. Duarte, N. Bernardineli Tags: Original Scientific Article Source Type: research