Curcumin-A Natural Medicament for Root Canal Disinfection: Effects of Irrigation, Drug Release, and Photoactivation.

Introduction: Curcumin incorporation into polymeric fibers was tested for its antimicrobial properties and potential use in root canal disinfection.

Methods: Curcumin-modified fibers were processed via electrospinning and tested against a 7-day old established Actinomyces naeslundii biofilm. The medicaments tested were as follows: curcumin-modified fibers at 2.