CFC: an alternative to endodontic refractory infections?
Abstract
The objective of this study was to verify the antimicrobial effectiveness of calcium hydroxide, metronidazole and ciprofloxacin, when used alone or in associations against
Enterococcus faecalis. A colony of Enterococcus faecalis ATCC 29212 was grown and after development, the microorganisms were removed and inoculated on Mueller-Hinton infusion. The objective of this study was to verify the antimicrobial effectiveness of calcium hydroxide, metronidazole and ciprofloxacin, when used alone or in associations against Enterococcus faecalis. A colony of Enterococcus faecalis ATCC 29212 was grown and after development, the microorganisms were removed and inoculated on Mueller-Hinton infusion. The plates were divided into four parts and in the center of each division a well was done for placement of the medications. The ciprofloxacin alone was the most effective medication. Considering the associations, all promoted inhibition, without statistically significant differences. The calcium hydroxide and metronidazole alone showed no antimicrobial action.
Enterococcus faecalis. A colony of Enterococcus faecalis ATCC 29212 was grown and after development, the microorganisms were removed and inoculated on Mueller-Hinton infusion. The objective of this study was to verify the antimicrobial effectiveness of calcium hydroxide, metronidazole and ciprofloxacin, when used alone or in associations against Enterococcus faecalis. A colony of Enterococcus faecalis ATCC 29212 was grown and after development, the microorganisms were removed and inoculated on Mueller-Hinton infusion. The plates were divided into four parts and in the center of each division a well was done for placement of the medications. The ciprofloxacin alone was the most effective medication. Considering the associations, all promoted inhibition, without statistically significant differences. The calcium hydroxide and metronidazole alone showed no antimicrobial action.
Keywords
Ciprofloxacina; Metronidazol; Hidróxido de cálcio; Enterococcus faecalis
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