The cultivable microbiota of primary and secondary infected root canals, their susceptibility to antibiotics and association with the signs and symptoms of infection

• Published in: International endodontic journal Vol. 49; no. 5; pp. 422 - 430
• Main Authors: Łysakowska, M. E., Ciebiada-Adamiec, A., Sienkiewicz, M., Sokołowski, J., Banaszek, K.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01.05.2016
• Subjects: Anti-Bacterial Agents - therapeutic use; bacterial diversity; Dental Pulp Cavity - microbiology; Dentistry; Drug Resistance, Bacterial; endodontic treatment; enterococci; Enterococcus - drug effects; Enterococcus - isolation & purification; Enterococcus faecalis; Humans; Microbiota; resistance; Root Canal Therapy; Streptococcus - isolation & purification; bacterial diversity; endodontic treatment; resistance; enterococci

Aim To examine the presence of microbial species in primary and secondary infections and identify the signs and symptoms associated with them. Methodology A total number of 37 root canals from 33 patients undergoing root canal treatment were selected. Samples were taken using a sterile paper point f...