K. Safavi, W. Dowden, J. Introcaso
Oct 1, 1985
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Journal of endodontics
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to compare the antimicrobial effects of calcium hydroxide with that of iodine-potassium iodide. Cultures taken from human root canals after the completion of canal preparation and before obturation were incubated and read periodically. The effects of calcium hydroxide or iodine-potassium iodide, used as an intracanal agent on culture results, were statistically analyzed. Less culture reversals occurred when calcium hydroxide was used. From evidence presented in this paper, we concluded that calcium hydroxide should be given consideration for routine use as an intracanal agent in endodontics.