Evaluation of the Antibacterial Effect of Apple Vinegar as a Root Canal Irrigant Using Endovac Irrigation System
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Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the antibacterial effect of Apple Vinegar as a root canal irrigant using Endovac irrigation System. Materials and Methods: for this study, 60 extracted human teeth were used. After their decapitation, they were instrumented using Universal ProTaper rotary files up to size F4 then separated into 2 set of groups according to the solution used in irrigation; Group A1: irrigated with 5.25 NaOCl Group A2: irrigated with Apple vinegar (30 specimens in each group). We then subdivided each group into 2 subgroups according to the technique used for irrigation; Subgroup A: using conventional irrigation and Subgroup B: using Endovac irrigation system. Samples were sterilized and inoculated with Enterococcus faecalis (ATCC29212) for 48 hrs. After irrigation, microbial samples were collected, transferred to nutrient agar and incubated for counting of bacterial colony forming units (CFUs). The significance level was P≤ 0.05. Results: There was a statistically significant difference among the tested groups and subgroups in the mean scores of bacterial counts. Concerning the irrigating devices, there was statistically significant difference between conventional irrigation and Endovac system as Endovac showed higher antibacterial effect than conventional irrigation (P ≤ 0.05). Apple vinegar showed statistical significant difference with Endovac system subgroup than conventional irrigation (P ≤ 0.05). Conclusion: Endovac irrigation system was effective in eradication of E. faecalis from the root canals using either NaOCl or Apple vinegar.
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Phytochemicals present in FsV have numerous pharmacological properties including antidiabetic, antihyperlipidemic, antimicrobial, and anticancer.
“Phytochemicals present in FsV have numerous pharmacological properties including antidiabetic, antihyperlipidemic, antimicrobial, and anticancer [4,9,44].”
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The Abstract (page not available) describes apple cider vinegar as antibacterial and says it is used for diabetes; the Discussion reports its antibacterial effect against E. faecalis. The paper does not address FsV phytochemicals or attribute antidiabetic, antihyperlipidemic, or anticancer properties to them. Its statement about use for diabetes does not establish an antidiabetic effect. (LLM, conf=0.87)
Experimental — accuracy not yet measuredCombination of apple vinegar with the Endovac irrigation system shows promising results in irradiating Enterococcus faecalis (ATCC29212).
“The combination of apple vinegar with the Endovac irrigation system shows promising results in irradiating Enterococcus faecalis (ATCC29212)[44].”
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- Authors
- El-Sayed, T. S., Nour El-Deen, M. M., Rokaya, M. E., & Sherif, M. M.
- Affiliations
- Al-Azhar University (EG)
- Venue
- Al-Azhar Dental Journal for Girls
- Publisher
- Egyptian Knowledge Bank
- Published
- 2019-01-01
- Volume
- 6
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 53-59
- ISSN
- 2537-0308 (ISSN-L)
- 2537-0316
- OpenAlex
- W2922374405
- Semantic Scholar
- e8b90af3b71f2ee1f57fb65b640f41501cd50b1a
- Cited by
- 10
- References
- 14
- Citations by year
- 2025: 2 · 2024: 1 · 2023: 2 · 2022: 3 · 2021: 2
- FWCI
- 1.40
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- bronze
- doi.org
- Locations
- Al-Azhar Dental Journal for Girls (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Dentistry › Oral Surgery › Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments
- Life Sciences › Immunology and Microbiology › Microbiology › Medical Device Sterilization and Disinfection
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Urology › Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments
- Keywords
- apple cider vinegar, root canal irrigants, sodium hypochlorite, Enterococcus faecalis, antibacterial activity, root canal irrigation, endodontic treatment, bacterial killing
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