Antimicrobial and antifungal efficacy of Spilanthes acmella as an intracanal medicament in comparison to calcium hydroxide: An in vitro study

Conclusion: SPA possesses remarkable antibacterial and antifungal activity against common root canal pathogens which are responsible for repeated endodontic failures such as E. faecalis and C. albicans when compared with medicaments like Ca(OH) 2 .
Source: Table of Contents : Indian Journal of Dental Research : 2006 - 17(3) - Category: Dentistry Authors: Source Type: research