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[Method and procedures in bacteriological study of necrotic teeth].

A Rodríguez-Ponce1, A López Campos, J López Paz

  • 1Facultad de Medicina Y Odontología, Santiago de Compostela.

Endodoncia (Madrid, Spain)
|April 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Necrotic pulp in radicular canals frequently harbors Staphylococcus Epidermidis, Streptococcus Viridans, and Corynebacterium sp. However, this study found no specific bacterial species uniquely linked to pulp necrosis.

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Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Endodontics
  • Dental Research

Context:

  • Necrotic pulp affects numerous radicular canals, necessitating microbiological investigation.
  • Understanding the bacterial flora in necrotic pulp is crucial for effective endodontic treatment.

Purpose:

  • To identify the prevalent bacteria in radicular canals with necrotic pulp.
  • To determine if a specific bacterial agent is associated with pulp necrosis.

Summary:

  • Bacteriological analysis of 160 radicular canals with necrotic pulp was performed using aerobic and anaerobic cultures.
  • Staphylococcus Epidermidis, Streptococcus Viridans, and Corynebacterium sp. were the most frequently isolated bacteria.
  • No single bacterial species was found to be specifically indicative of pulp necrosis.

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Impact:

  • Provides insights into the polymicrobial nature of endodontic infections.
  • Informs clinical decisions regarding antimicrobial strategies in endodontics.
  • Highlights the need for broad-spectrum approaches rather than targeting a single pathogen.