The in vitro Antibacterial Effect of Iodine-potassium Iodide and Calcium Hydroxide in Infected Dentinal Tubules in Different Time Intervals

Abstract

This research indicates the use of IKI is a better choice for disinfecting the root canal than CH if only a short duration of exposure is used because of its more efficient antibacterial effect. However, if a longer exposure time is used, then CH is a better choice because of its better disinfecting effect over time.