A scanning electron microscopic evaluation of in vitro dentinal tubules penetration by selected anaerobic bacteria.

Author: Siqueira JF, De Uzeda M, Fonseca ME.

Source: Journal of Endodontics

Year: 1996

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Abstract / Excerpt:

In vitro root canal dentinal tubule invasion by selected anaerobic bacteria commonly isolated from endodontic infections was evaluated. Dentinal cylinders obtained from bovine incisors were inoculated with bacteria, and microbial penetration into tubules was demonstrated by scanning electron microscopy. The results indicated that all bacterial strains tested were able to penetrate into dentinal tubules, but to different extents.

Citation: Siqueira JF, De Uzeda M, Fonseca ME. A scanning electron microscopic evaluation of in vitro dentinal tubules penetration by selected anaerobic bacteria. Journal of Endodontics. 1996;22(6):308-10.