Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology
SCOPUS
  • Year: 2019
  • Volume: 12
  • Issue: 10

Herbal Irrigants: Underutilized Option in Dentistry

1Assistant Professor, Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Melaka Manipal Medical College (Manipal Campus), Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal-576104, Karnataka, India

2Assistant Professor, Department of Conservative Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal-576104, Karnataka, India

3Associate Professor, Department of Oral Pathology, Melaka Manipal Medical College (Manipal campus), Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal-576104, Karnataka, India

*Corresponding Author E-mail: Ravigupta641@gmail.com

Online published on 24 December, 2019.

Abstract

Successful root canal treatment involves the complete disinfection of root canal of the teeth using various chemical irrigation solution. Chemical disinfection of canals along with biomechanical preparation helps in the elimination of microorganisms and makes root canal treatment successful. Due to various side effects and poor patient compliance there is a need for alternative herbal irrigants solution. Herbal irrigants being cost effective, safe and with good patient acceptance will become popular among dentist in near future. This review presents overview about various Herbal Irrigants solution and their uses and potency.

Keywords

Herbal irrigants, root canal, sodium hypochlorite, aloe vera, antimicrobial