Mechanisms of antimicrobial activity of calcium hydroxide: a critical review

被引:468
作者
Siqueira, JF [1 ]
Lopes, HP [1 ]
机构
[1] Estacio De Sa Univ, Dept Endodont & Oral Microbiol, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
关键词
antimicrobial activity; calcium hydroxide; root canal treatment;
D O I
10.1046/j.1365-2591.1999.00275.x
中图分类号
R78 [口腔科学];
学科分类号
1003 ;
摘要
The primary function of calcium hydroxide as a routine intracanal medicament is to provide antimicrobial activity. However, the mechanisms of antimicrobial activity of calcium hydroxide are not well known. Physicochemical properties of this substance may limit its effectiveness in disinfecting the entire root canal system. In addition, calcium hydroxide is not effective against all bacterial species found in root canal infections. Association with other medicaments may enhance the efficacy of the intracanal medication in eliminating residual bacteria in the root canal system.
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