Evaluation of the irrigation efficacy of chlorhexidine gel in disinfection necrotic pulp root canals of anterior primary teeth (Clinical comparative bacteriological study)

Authors

Dania K. AlKhourbotlyFollow
Mohamed Kamel Altinawi2 K. AltinawiFollow
Rouaida Abou Samra

Abstract

Objectives: The study aimed to compare Qmix2in1 and sodium hypochlorite solution in eliminating Enterococcus faecalis bacteria within root canals of primary teeth.

Materials and Methods: The study sample consisted of 30 extracted primary molars, which were divided into two groups: Group 1 experimental

(n=15) Qmix²ⁱⁿ¹, Group 2 control (n=15) 5.25% sodium hypochlorite. The root canals were prepared using Kedo-S file rotary then sterilized within autoclave and then contaminated with Enterococcus faecalis bacteria. The root canals were irrigated for 5 minutes in a quantity of 3 ml using a 31-gauge irrigation needle and then bacterial sample were taken then the bacterial colonies were counted and converted to logarithmic numbers..

Results: Both sodium hypochlorite and Qmix²ⁱⁿ¹ reduced the bacterial count of Enterococcus within root canals of primary molars. When comparing the two irrigant, significant statistically differences were observed (P-value = 0.001) in favor of Qmix²ⁱⁿ¹ group.

Conclusion: : Qmix²ⁱⁿ¹ can be considered as a good alternative to sodium hypochlorite in irrigation root canals of primary teeth

Recommended Citation

AlKhourbotly, Dania K.; Altinawi, Mohamed Kamel Altinawi2 K.; and Abou Samra, Rouaida (2025) "Evaluation of the irrigation efficacy of chlorhexidine gel in disinfection necrotic pulp root canals of anterior primary teeth (Clinical comparative bacteriological study)," Arabian Journal of Pediatric Dentistry: Vol. 2: No. 2, Article 8.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.aaru.edu.jo/ajpd/vol2/iss2/8