Irrigation is considered the primary means of cleaning and disinfection of the root canal
system. The purpose of this review was to set the framework for the obstacles that irrigation …

In a previous development stage, mostly individual antibacterial activity was a target in the
optimization of biologically active compounds and antiseptic agents. Although this targeting …

The oral cavity is the habitat of several hundreds of microbial taxa that have evolved to
coexist in multispecies communities in this unique ecosystem. By contrast, the internal tissue …

Due to the continuous rise in biofilm‐related infections, biofilms seriously threaten human
health. The formation of biofilms makes conventional antibiotics ineffective and dampens …

Extracellular matrixes (ECMs), such as the cell walls and biofilms, are important for
supporting cell integrity and function and regulating intercellular communication. These …

Stojicic S, Shen Y, Qian W, Johnson B, Haapasalo M. Antibacterial and smear layer removal
ability of a novel irrigant, QMiX. International Endodontic Journal, 45, 363–371, 2012 …

INTRODUCTION: Enterococcus faecalis is a species commonly isolated from persistent root
canal infections. The purpose of this study was to compare the antibacterial effects of …

Objectives: Using antiseptics in wound care can promote healing by preventing and treating
infection. However, using antiseptics can present many challenges, including issues with …

Frequently, periodontal health and it's associated oral biofilm has not been addressed in
those patients who have systemic health issues, especially those who are not responding to …

Salmonellosis is the second most common cause of food-borne illness worldwide.
Contamination of surfaces in food processing environments may result in biofilm formation …