Efficacy of antiseptics for rubber dam sterilization prior to endodontic treatment

CONCLUSION: The best antiseptic for rubber dam disinfection is 10% povidone-iodine, which remains effective for 120 min. The two-step protocol typically practiced in Thai dental schools needs to be updated. The use of 10% povidone-iodine alone is adequate for complete eradication of E. faecalis and C. albicans.PMID:37853618 | DOI:10.2334/josnusd.23-0136

Source: Journal of oral science - October 19, 2023 Category: Dentistry Authors: Phanu Jakkrawanpithak Wifada Powattanasuk Natthapatt Sooppapipatt Matsayapan Pudla Natchalee Srimaneekarn Naiyana Buranachad Suraphong Yuma Sirirak Supa-Amornkul Source Type: research