Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Aim and Objectives: This study was designed to evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy of Triphala; 5.25 % sodium hypochlorite, 2 %chlorhexidine (CHX) gluconate   intracanal irrigating solutions against Enterococcus faecalis. Materials and Methods: Agar plates were prepared using brain heart infusion (BHI) agar. Cultures of E. faecalis were grown in BHI broth at 37°C.Results were derived from agar well diffusion method. Plates were inoculated for 24h at 37°C and microbial zones of inhibition were recorded. Results: one way ANOVA test was done ,sodium hypochlorite showed highest inhibition zone , triphala and CHX gluconate showed statistically significant result(P<0.05). Conclusion: Triphala  can be used as an irrigating solutions in endodontic failure cases.
Keywords:  Triphala, 5.25 % Sodium hypochlorite ,2 % Chlorhexidine gluconate gel, Enterococcus faecalis.