Effectiveness of Morinda citrifolia juice as an intracanal irrigant in deciduous molars: An in vivo study

Conclusion: Both the irrigants, 1% NaOCl and MCJ, were significantly effective in the reductionof mean CFUs/ml postoperatively. The results of this study have confirmed the antibacterialeffectiveness of MCJ in the root canals of deciduous teeth. Considering the low toxicity andantibacterial effectiveness of MCJ, it can be advocated as a root canal irrigant in endodontictreatment of primary teeth.Key Words: Deciduous, molar, plant extracts, sodium hypochlorite
Source: Dental Research Journal - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research