J Korean Acad Conserv Dent.  2002 Mar;27(2):207-211. 10.5395/JKACD.2002.27.2.207.

Antimicrobial activity of eight root canal sealers before and after setting

• Fang DY
• Lee W
• Lai CH

• KMID: 1987279
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5395/JKACD.2002.27.2.207

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Dental Pulp Cavity

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Inhibition zone produced by dry AH26 against Enterococcus faecalis.

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  Fig. 2 Mean inhibition diameter (mm) of the wet and dry group sealers against the Enterococcus faecalis.

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  Fig. 3 Mean inhibition diameter (mm) of the wet and dry group sealers against the Staphylococcus aureus.

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