Title

Comparison of antimicrobial efficacy of Triphala, (GTP) Green tea polyphenols and 3% of sodium hypochlorite on Enterococcus faecalis biofilms formed on tooth substrate: in vitro.

Authors

Pujar, Madhu; Patil, Chetan; Kadam, Ajay

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate antimicrobial efficacy of Triphala, Green tea polyphenols (GTP) and 3% of sodium hypochlorite against E. faecalis biofilm formed on tooth substrate. Method: Human extracted teeth were biomechanically prepared, vertically sectioned and placed in wells containing E. faecalis to form a biofilm. After 2 weeks all groups were treated for 10 minutes with test solutions (Triphala, GTP, 3% of sodium hypochlorite and saline) and were analysed quantitatively. Results: Quantitative analysis showed complete inhibition of bacterial growth with 3% of sodium hypochlorite. Groups treated with Triphala, GTP and saline showed 2.3±0.59 × 104 CFU/ml, 3.8±0.79 × 104 CFU/ml and 9.90±0.52 bacterial growth respectively. Conclusion: Sodium hypochlorite has shown maximum antibacterial activity against E. faecalis biofilm formed in tooth substrate. Triphala and GTP have shown significantly better antibacterial activity. Herbal alternatives can be used as root canal irrigants, considering the undesirable effects of sodium hypochlorite.

Subjects

ANTI-infective agents; GREEN tea; POLYPHENOLS; SODIUM hypochlorite; ENTEROCOCCUS faecalis; BIOFILMS; BACTERIAL growth; DENTAL pulp cavities; THERAPEUTICS

Publication

Journal of International Oral Health, 2011, Vol 3, Issue 2, p23

ISSN

0976-7428

Publication type

Academic Journal