Publication: In search of endodontic pathogens
Date
2006
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Kathmandu University
Abstract
Success of root canal therapy depends on the complete eradication of microflora from the root canal system. A great
deal of research is needed to identify and define the role of the pathogens which are involved in the pathogenesis of
the periradicular diseases. This will help the endodontist to plan the best treatment by irradiation of pathogens which,
in turn predict the outcome of the treatment. This article reviews the endodontic microflora, routes of microbial
entry, methods to identify endodontic microbes and markers that permit the clinician to know when to conclude the
treatment.
Key words: Endodontic flora, Anachoresis, Culture media, Polymerase Chain Reaction, Antibiotic sensitivity
testing.
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Suchitra U1 , Kundabala M2, Shenoy MM3
1 Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, Kasturba Medical College, 2
Department of Conservative
Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, 3
Department of Skin and VD, K S Hegde Medical
Academy, Deralakatte, Mangalore