Antimicrobial Efficacy of Homeopathic Medicines Acid Benzoicum and Hepar Sulfur against Enterococcus faecalis Compared to 3% Sodium Hypochlorite: An In Vitro Study

IntroductIonRoot canal treatment involves the eradication of microorganisms from the root canal space and three-dimensional filling of root canals. 1 Because of its intricate structure, although irrigation and intracanal medication can reduce the bacterial population, they cannot completely debride the pulpal space.Endodontic infections can also occur from incomplete disinfection of the pulpal space brought on by the microorganism's resistance to a certain medication.Enterococcus faecalis is one of the most robust bacteria in the pulpal space with multiple virulence characteristics that contribute to its infectious efficiency and the capacity to endure even in the most hostile conditions. 2,3he perfect endodontic irrigant should have antibacterial qualities, be able to dissolve any remaining necrotic pulp tissue, and irrigate the periapical tissue as little as possible. 4Various concentrations of sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) (0.5-6%) have most of the qualities listed above for the perfect root canal irrigant and are frequently employed as root canal irrigants.Its ability to destroy both necrotic and remaining viable pulp tissue sets it apart from other endodontic irrigants. 4,5But when it extrudes the apex, it irritates the periapical tissues, which ultimately causes pain during endodontic therapy.Due to E. faecalis resistance and adverse reactions to irrigants such as NaOCl, future studies are needed with various agents with 1,