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Antibacterial Activity of Ethanolic Extract of Torch Ginger (Etlingera elatior) Towards Enterococcus faecalis: A Preliminary Research to the Alternative of Root Canal Irrigant of Primary Teeth

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  • Zulfi Amalia Bachtiar

    (University of Sumatera Utara (USU), Indonesia)

  • Luthfiani Samad

    (University of Sumatera Utara (USU), Indonesia)

  • Supredo Putratama Manurung

    (University of Sumatera Utara (USU), Indonesia)

Abstract

Enterococcus faecalis is a notable pathogen found in the root canals of primary teeth with endodontic infections, often resistant to conventional root canal irrigation solutions, leading to treatment failure. Torch ginger or kecombrang (Etlingera elatior), a spice plant, is reported to contain bioactive compounds with antibacterial properties. This study investigates the antibacterial efficacy of ethanolic extract of torch ginger against Enterococcus faecalis, evaluating its potential as an alternative irrigant based on minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC), and effective concentration. Samples included Enterococcus faecalis ATCC® 29212™ and 70% ethanol extract of torch ginger, tested in eight concentrations (80%, 75%, 65%, 50%, 25%, 12.5%, 6.25%, and 3.125%) obtained through maceration, alongside two control groups (NaOCl and saline). The Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method was employed to determine MIC, while the streaking method from MIC testing identified MBC. Data analysis for MIC and MBC values was conducted using the One-Way ANOVA parametric test (p

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  • Zulfi Amalia Bachtiar & Luthfiani Samad & Supredo Putratama Manurung, 2024. "Antibacterial Activity of Ethanolic Extract of Torch Ginger (Etlingera elatior) Towards Enterococcus faecalis: A Preliminary Research to the Alternative of Root Canal Irrigant of Primary Teeth," European Journal of Dental and Oral Health, European Open Science, vol. 5(4), pages 1-9, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:epw:ejdent:v:5:y:2024:i:4:id:13342
    DOI: 10.24018/ejdent.2024.5.4.342
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