The microbiologic approach in endodontics

Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol. 1976 Dec;42(6):810-6. doi: 10.1016/0030-4220(76)90104-3.

Abstract

The results of an investigation of the microbiologic flora of gangrenous teeth are presented. The rationale of the concept of the microbiologic approach is discussed. A possible explanation for the small differences in the success of endodontically treated teeth obturated after positive and negative bacteriologic cultures is suggested.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abscess / microbiology
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Alveolar Process
  • Bacteria / cytology*
  • Dental Fistula / microbiology
  • Dental Pulp Cavity / microbiology*
  • Dental Pulp Necrosis / microbiology*
  • Enterococcus faecalis / cytology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mandibular Diseases / microbiology
  • Middle Aged
  • Proteus mirabilis / cytology
  • Root Canal Obturation
  • Streptococcus / cytology
  • Tooth Diseases / microbiology
  • Tooth Fractures / microbiology