Journal of Research and Advancement in Dentistry
Official publication of Magadh University and Kolhan University, Government of Bihar and Jharkhand, India
Official publication of Magadh University and Kolhan University, Government of Bihar and Jharkhand, India
Year : 2019
Volume : Volume 10
Issue : Issue 2
Address for correspondence :
Dr. Ekta Singh Suneja.
EktaSinghSuneja@gmail.com
Background: The aim of this study was to analyze the cytotoxicity of various volumes of irrigants i.e, 5.25% Sodium hypochlorite, Triphala, 2% Chlorhexidine by checking for hemolysis of human red blood corpuscles. Material & Methods: A total volume of 100 ul of diluted red blood corpuscles obtained through centrifugation was added to three irrigating solutions (5.25% sodium hypochlorite, Triphala, 2% Chlorhexidine) of six test tubes each. Individual irrigants per group were added in increasing volume starting from the second test tube keeping first as the control. After incubation for 3 minutes hemoglobin content was measured using an automated hemoanalyzer. Data obtained was analyzed statistically. Results: 5.25% NaOCl was most cytotoxic at cellular level compared to other irrigants and it should be used with high caution. Conclusion: Triphala can be a valuable herbal alternative as a root canal irrigant.
Keywords: Triphala, Irrigant, Herbal.
