Calcium Hypochlorite Solutions - An In Vitro Evaluation of Antimicrobial Action and Pulp Dissolution.

Objective: To compare the antimicrobial activity and tissue dissolution capacity of calcium hypochlorite (Ca(OCl)) solution with sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) solution at 0.5%, 1.0%, 2.

Patient automedication and professional prescription pattern in an urgency service in Brazil.

Several studies have indicated an increased resistance of microorganisms resulting from the widespread use of antimicrobial agents. However, few data are available in the dental literature. The aim of this study was to conduct a survey on the patterns of patient usage of antimicrobial prescriptions agents by dentists.