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Endodontic infections: concepts, paradigms, and perspectives
1Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Estacio de Sá University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. siqueira@estacio.br
Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics
|September 27, 2002
Summary
Periradicular diseases are infectious, with microbial species identified using molecular methods. Further research is needed to understand pathogen roles and optimize treatment, while antibiotic use in endodontics should be limited.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Endodontics
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Periradicular diseases are primarily infectious disorders.
- Identifying specific microbial pathogens is crucial for understanding disease pathogenesis.
- The role of microorganisms in periradicular diseases is an expanding area of research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current understanding of microbial involvement in periradicular diseases.
- To highlight the impact of molecular methods in identifying these microorganisms.
- To discuss future research needs and therapeutic considerations.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on periradicular diseases and their microbial etiology.
- Emphasis on the application of molecular techniques for microbial identification.
- Analysis of evidence regarding systemic effects and antibiotic use.
Main Results:
- Molecular methods have significantly expanded the list of identified microorganisms.
- Specific roles of endodontic pathogens require further elucidation.
- No clear evidence links root canal microorganisms to remote diseases, but caution is advised for compromised individuals.
Conclusions:
- Continued research is essential to define pathogen roles and optimize treatment strategies for periradicular diseases.
- Systemic antibiotic use in endodontics should be minimized due to bacterial resistance concerns.
- Prophylactic measures may be necessary for at-risk patients.