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Laser Activation of Aquatine Endodontic Cleanser: A Novel Approach to Root Canal Disinfection
Sanjana Kodical1, Prabhakar Attiguppe2, Raju Orekondi Siddalingappa2
1Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, DY Patil University School of Dentistry, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Aim:
To evaluate and compare the antimicrobial efficacy of 2.5% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) and Aquatine Endodontic Cleanser (EC) with and without laser-activated disinfection against Enterococcus faecalis in the root canals of primary teeth.
Materials And Methods:
A total of 45 human primary teeth were selected and inoculated with E. faecalis and divided into three groups as per intervention. In group I, irrigation was done using 2.5% NaOCl, in group II using Aquatine EC solution, and in group III with Aquatine EC activated by 810 nm diode laser.
Results:
Intragroup comparisons showed a decrease in colony-forming units in all three groups. Intergroup comparisons showed a statistically significant difference between group I and group II (p = 0.024) and between group I and group III (p = 0.03).
Conclusion:
Aquatine EC showed maximum antimicrobial efficacy under laser activation.
Clinical Significance:
Aquatine EC can be considered a suitable alternative to NaOCl in light of its known toxic effects.
How To Cite This Article:
Kodical S, Attiguppe P, Siddalingappa RO, et al. Laser Activation of Aquatine Endodontic Cleanser: A Novel Approach to Root Canal Disinfection. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2022;15(6):761-763.
