ERADICATION OF ENTEROCOCCUS FAECALIS IN CONVENTIONAL ENDODONTIC RETREATMENTS (A RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL)

Authors

Fadl H. Khaled, Division of Endodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon,Follow
Roula S. Abiad, Professor of Endodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, LebanonFollow
Khaled Abd El Galil, Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon,Follow
Essam Osman, Professor of Dental Biomaterials, Faculty of Dentistry, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, LebanonFollow

Keywords

Enterococcus faecalis, Conventional endodontic retreatment, sonic agitation, laser activation, bacterial eradication, EndoActivator, Irrigation

Disciplines

Bacteria | Bacterial Infections and Mycoses | Chemicals and Drugs | Dental Hygiene | Dentistry | Education | Endodontics and Endodontology | Medical Sciences | Medical Specialties | Medicine and Health Sciences | Oral Biology and Oral Pathology

Abstract

Enterococcus faecalis is the most common bacteria isolated in conventional endodontic retreatments. Aim: To compare the impact of three irrigation modalities on the elimination of the isolated microbial strains of Enterococcus faecalis. Materials and Methods: Thirty patients requiring conventional endodontic retreatment for one of their mandibular premolars and tested positive for E. faecalis were chosen. Patients were randomly divided into three groups (n=10) according to the irrigation modality to be used; group I: syringe irrigation (NaOCl 2.625%), group II: NaOCl 2.625%+EndoActivator and group III: NaOCl 2.625%+diode laser. Before obturation, samples S2 were collected and PCR analysis was performed to identify the persistence of E. faecalis post- irrigation. Fisher exact test was used for differences in proportion between the three irrigation modalities. Analysis was achieved at the 0.05 significance level. Results: A significant statistical difference was revealed between group I and each of groups II and III whereas the statistical difference between groups II and III was not significant. Conclusion: Agitation with EndoActivator or activation with diode laser are necessary for a better eradication of E. faecalis in conventional endodontic retreatments.

Recommended Citation

Khaled, Fadl H.; Abiad, Roula S.; Abd El Galil, Khaled; and Osman, Essam (2021) "ERADICATION OF ENTEROCOCCUS FAECALIS IN CONVENTIONAL ENDODONTIC RETREATMENTS (A RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL)," BAU Journal - Creative Sustainable Development: Vol. 3: Iss. 1, Article 4.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54729/2789-8334.1054

ISSN

2789-8334