Authors: S Anitha Rao, Avula Sindhuja
Background: The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy of natural extracts and Sodium hypochlorite against E. faecalis. Aim : The present study aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy of natural extracts (Moringa oleifera and Carica papaya) and Sodium hypochlorite against E. faecalis. Materials and Methods: Carica papaya and Moringa oleifera leaf extracts were obtained. 30 extracted incisor teeth were taken and access cavities were prepared, canals were prepared using the crown-down technique. E. faecalis suspension was placed into root canals and was incubated. Teeth were divided into three groups based on irrigating solutions: 1. 3% NaOCl, 2. Moringa leaf extract, 3. Papaya leaf extract. Dentinal shavings were collected on BHI agar and were incubated. Colonies of E. faecalis were counted. Results: Differences were found in colony count for different irrigating solutions. p-value < 0> Conclusions: Moringa oleifera has good antimicrobial properties compared to Sodium hypochlorite and Carica papaya. Relevance for patients: The results should be considered for further research in minimizing the use of chemical substances and increasing the use of effective herbal extracts in root canal treatment. Keywords: E faecalis, Carica papaya, Moringa oleifera
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