Medicaments

The major objective in root canal treatment is to disinfect the entire root canal system. Cleaning, shaping, and use of antimicrobial medicaments are effective in reducing the bacterial load to some extent. But some bacteria do remain behind and multiply, causing reinfection. Taking into consideration the ineffectiveness. Potential side-effects and safety concerns of synthetic drugs. The herbal alternatives for endodontic usage might prove to be advantageous.

Over the past decade, interest in drugs derived from medicinal plants has markedly increased. All calcium hydroxidepreparations have a limited shelf life as they eventually turn into calcium oxide.  It’sused in industrial settings, such as sewage treatment, paper production, construction, and food processing. It also has medical and dental uses. For example, root canal fillings often contain calcium hydroxide.