Intracanal antisepsis acts as one of the fundamental steps in root canal therapy. Intracanal medication is very common among the multitudinous root canal disinfection methods so far. However, as the most frequently-used intracanal medication, calcium hydroxide exists some problems, such as insufficient antimicrobial power and antibiogram. Thus exploring new root canal disinfectant is necessary. Herbal medicine is gaining favor for its wide varieties, broad efficacy and affordable prices. The current researches revealed that many kinds of herbs or compound herbal preparations possess good ability of antimicrobial and other properties that superior to those of traditional root canal disinfectants. However, herbal medicine itself and the studies have shortcomings. This paper will provide a review of various herbal alternatives that are being studied of late years.
根管消毒是根管治疗的基础步骤之一。根管消毒方法众多，其中药物消毒最为常用。目前临床最常用的根管消毒剂氢氧化钙糊剂因具有抗菌力和抗菌谱不足、清除率低、起效慢等问题，需要新型根管消毒剂代替和补充。天然药物因种类繁多、药效广泛、廉价易得而备受青睐。目前国内外众多研究显示多种天然药物或复合制剂具备良好的抗菌力以及其他优于传统根管消毒剂的特性，但也存在其自身及研究上的不足。本文就近年来试用于根管消毒的天然药物进行综述。