Effectiveness of Piper longum Extract as Natural Irrigant on Antimicrobial Properties and Smear Layer Removal: A Scanning Electron Microscope Study
There is a growing need for biocompatible and sustainable alternatives to synthetic irrigants, which may cause adverse effects such as tissue toxicity or dentin erosion. This study explores the potential of <i>P. longum</i>, a natural herbal extract with known antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, as an adjunctive irrigant in root canal therapy. How to cite this article: Varshasree S, Sinduja P, Manjesh D, <i>et al</i>. Effectiveness of <i>Piper longum</i> Extract as Natural Irrigant on Antimicrobial Properties and Smear Layer Removal: A Scanning Electron Microscope Study. J Contemp Dent Pract 2025;26(11):1073-1078.
Authors
- Palati Sinduja
- JV Karunakaran (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4504-1589)
- Shelly Sharma
- Ishpreet K Kalra
- Deepthi Manjesh
- S Varshasree
Institutions
- CARE Canada (CA)
- Indian Institute of Technology BHU (IN)
- JSS Dental College and Hospital (IN)
- Saveetha University (IN)
- Dr. Hari Singh Gour University (IN)
- Banaras Hindu University (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice
- Published
- 2025-11-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10024-3875
- Primary Topic
- Piperaceae Chemical and Biological Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00