Antimicrobial Effect Of Propolis And Propolis Containing Calcium Hydroxide And Zinc Oxide Eugenol Pastes On Microorganisms Located In Necrotic Primary Molars : A Comparative Study

Abstract

The aim of the present study was to investigate and compare between the antimicrobial effect of three intracanal pastes on microorganisms located in necrotic primary molars. These pastes were: • Calcium hydroxide mixed with iodoform (Metapex) mixed with propolis. • Zinc oxide eugenol mixed with propolis. • Propolis paste.

Thirty five healthy children of both sexes with age range 4-8 years old were selected from the outpatient Pediatric Dentistry clinic, faculty of Dentistry Ain Shams University. These children were complaining from necrotic primary molars that required pulpectomy procedure. This study was approved by the ethical committee of faculty of dentistry Ain Shams University. The aim of the study and the procedure of samples collection were detailed verbally to the patients and their care givers. An informed consent was taken from parents and caregivers of the participants before the commencement of the study. The study consisted of clinical phase and microbiological phase.