Evaluation of Anti-bacterial Efficacy of Ginger, Resin Gum, and Nigella Sativa Irrigants Against Enterococcus Faecalis: An in-vitro Study.

Authors

Iman El Ghazzawy, Alexandria University
Leen Imad Hasbini, Beirut Arab UniversityFollow
Reem Chamseddine, Beirut Arab University
Wael Betbout, Faculté de Medecine Dentaire Monastir
Roula S. Abiad, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, LebanonFollow

DOI

https://doi.org/10.70174/iajd.v16i2.1487

Abstract

Aim: To evaluate the antibacterial efficacy of Ginger, Resin Gum, and Nigella Sativa, against Enterococcus Faecalis. Methodology: Thirty-eight extracted single-rooted premolars were inoculated with E.faecalis, except the negative control, and incubated for 4 weeks. After instrumentation samples were divided into 4 groups (n=7) according to final irrigation: NaOCl+EDTA (Group A), Nigella sativa (B), Resin Gum (C), Ginger (D), plus 2 control groups (n=5): Saline (E), and Saline without bacterial inoculation (F). Cultures were collected at baseline and after irrigation. One-way ANOVA (PResults: In groups A-D a statistically significant reduction of bacterial load was observed at T1 after final chemo-mechanical instrumentation (pNigella Sativa(99.89%), followed by ginger(99.85%) and resin gum(99.64%). Conclusion: Herbal irrigants can be used as adjuncts to NaOCl in eradicating E.faecalis.

Recommended Citation

El Ghazzawy, Iman; Hasbini, Leen Imad; Chamseddine, Reem; Betbout, Wael; and Abiad, Roula S. (2025) "Evaluation of Anti-bacterial Efficacy of Ginger, Resin Gum, and Nigella Sativa Irrigants Against Enterococcus Faecalis: An in-vitro Study.," International Arab Journal of Dentistry: Vol. 16: Iss. 2, Article 10.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.70174/iajd.v16i2.1487
Available at: https://e-journals.usj.edu.lb/iajd/vol16/iss2/10