Table 4.

Data extracted from the selected studies (primary outcome: autoclaving vs. chemical sterilization).

Author, date, journal	Autoclaving (nonsterile samples)	Chemical sterilization with glutaraldehyde (nonsterile samples)
Kumar et al., 2015, Journal of International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry [12]	0/12	0/12
Raju et al., 2013, Journal of International Oral Health [16]	0/20	4/20
Venkatasubramanian R, 2010, Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry [17]	0/20	4/20
Hurtt and Rossman, 1996, Journal of Endodontics [18]	0/15	1/15