Publications by authors named "Vinay Kumar S Masamatti"
Purpose: To evaluate the antimicrobial activity of different compositions of Gutta-percha points and calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) pastes, used in endodontic therapy.
Materials And Methods: The evaluated material consisted of Gutta-percha points containing Ca(OH)2, Gutta-percha points containing chlorhexidine (Chx), conventional Gutta-percha points and Ca(OH)2 pastes. Antimicrobial properties of Chx and CaOH paste are compared with CaOH points.
In vitro evaluation of antibacterial efficacy of calcium hydroxide in different vehicles.
J Int Soc Prev Community Dent
January 2014
Aim: This study was aimed to evaluate the antibacterial effect of calcium hydroxide (CH) in different vehicles in an in vitro model.
Materials And Methods: Calcium hydroxide paste prepared with two conventionally used vehicles namely, camphorated monochlophenol, distilled water and propylene glycol. The antibacterial activity of these paste were tested against five micro-organisms that can commonly occur in the infected root canals.