Journal of Endodontics
Volume 33, Issue 12 , Pages 1473-1476 , December 2007

Disinfection of Dentinal Tubules with 2% Chlorhexidine, 2% Metronidazole, Bioactive Glass when Compared with Calcium Hydroxide as Intracanal Medicaments

  • Jogikalmat Krithikadatta, MDS

      Affiliations

    • Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College, Maduravoyal, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress requests for reprints to Dr Jogikalmat Krithikadatta, No. 32, Arumuga Nainar Street, Thirunagar, Valasaravakkam, Chennai 600087, Tamilnadu, India.
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  • Rajamani Indira, MDS

      Affiliations

    • Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Ragas Dental College & Hospitals, Uthandi, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
    • ,
  • Alfred Leo Dorothykalyani, MSc

      Affiliations

    • Mohan Diabetes Specialty Center, Gopalapuram, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.

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PII: S0099-2399(07)00834-5

doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2007.08.016

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 33, Issue 12 , Pages 1473-1476 , December 2007

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