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Isolation, Processing and Analysis of Murine Gingival Cells
Published on: July 2, 2013
Pathologic interactions in pulpal and periodontal tissues
M Zehnder1, S I Gold, G Hasselgren
1Columbia University, School of Dental and Oral Surgery, Division of Endodontics, New York, NY 10032, USA. mz121@columbia.edu
Abstract:
Both endodontic and periodontal disease are caused by a mixed anaerobic infection. The pathways for the spread of bacteria between pulpal and periodontal tissues have been discussed with controversy. This article is an attempt to provide a rational approach to the perio-endo/endo-perio question based on a review of the relevant literature. In the light of evidence, clinical concepts for the diagnosis and treatment of lesions involving both periodontal and pulpal tissues are discussed.
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