Recently the researchers from Indiana university has developed an injectable antimicrobial gel that could disinfect a tooth during a root canal procedure. They have investigated the direct and residual antibacterial effects of intracanal antimicrobials against bacterial biofilms obtained from infected mature and immature teeth with necrotic pulps and reported that they showed significant direct antibacterial effects. According to the American Association of Endodontists, more than 15 million root canals are done each year. The procedure involves the removal of tooth's pulp and nerve before the tooth is cleaned and sealed.
Another root canal is warranted if by chance any bacteria, viruses or yeasts contaminate the tooth. Study details The Sterile dentin slabs were inoculated with bacterial biofilms and incubated anaerobically for 3 weeks. Then, the dentin infected with each type of…
