Comparison of antibacterial effect of calcium hydroxide combined with chlorhexidine and povidone-iodine against Enterococcus faecalis in dentinal tubules of human incisors: An in vitro comparative study

Abstract

This study concludes that Ca(OH)₂ + 2% CHX are effective against <i>E. faecalis</i>. Combinations of calcium hydroxide and 5% povidone-iodine showed better antibacterial effect than calcium hydroxide and saline. Ca(OH)₂ + saline was ineffective against <i>E. faecalis</i>.