Detection of Enterococcus Faecalis in subgingival biofilm of patients with chronic refractory periodontitis

• Published in: Medicina oral, patología oral y cirugía bucal Vol. 15; no. 4; pp. e667 - e670
• Main Authors: Balaei-Gajan, E., Shirmohammadi, A., Abashov, R., Agazadeh, M., Faramarzie, M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Spain 01.07.2010
• Subjects: Adult; Biofilms; Chronic Periodontitis - microbiology; Enterococcus faecalis - isolation & purification; Gingiva - microbiology; Humans; Middle Aged

Refractory periodontitis is the occurrence of additional clinical attachment loss after repeated attempts to control the infection with conventional periodontal therapy. Some microorganisms seem to be involved in the pathogenesis of chronic refractory periodontitis. The prevalence of Enterococcus fa...