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Type: Journal article
Title: Antimicrobial properties of calcium hydroxide dressing when used for long-term application: a systematic review
Author: Sharma, G.
Ahmed, H.
Zilm, P.
Rossi-Fedele, G.
Citation: Australian Endodontic Journal, 2018; 44(1):60-65
Publisher: Wiley; Australian Society of Endodontology
Issue Date: 2018
ISSN: 1329-1947
1747-4477
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Garima Sharma, Hany Mohamed Aly Ahmed, Peter S. Zilm, and Giampiero Rossi-Fedele
Abstract: This review aims to evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy of calcium hydroxide against endodontic pathogens when used for 7 days or longer. A systematic electronic literature search was performed in the PubMed, Embase and EBSCO Dentistry & Oral Sciences Source databases using appropriate key words to identify investigations written in the English language that examined the association between the contact time of intracanal calcium hydroxide dressing and its antimicrobial properties. There were no exclusions based on study design. The search yielded 6993 publications. After duplicate removal, 5913 publications were identified and 11 studies met the inclusion criteria. Results showed that the antimicrobial effect of calcium hydroxide for contact times ranging between seven and 45 days is comparable. Two studies demonstrated contradictory findings when exposure was extended to more than 45 days. Future studies are warranted to investigate and optimise calcium hydroxide application for longer periods and identify the potential benefits of its use in clinical settings.
Keywords: Antimicrobial efficacy; calcium hydroxide; contact time; endodontics; root canal
Rights: © 2017 Australian Society of Endodontology Inc
DOI: 10.1111/aej.12216
Published version: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/aej.12216
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