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The Root Canal Biofilm pp 191–258Cite as

Biofilm-Associated Infections in Root Canals: Treatment and Outcomes

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Part of the book series: Springer Series on Biofilms ((BIOFILMS,volume 9))

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Root canal infections are essentially characterised by microbial biofilms that adhere to the root canal dentine and extend to the apical foramina and in some cases beyond. Primary objectives of root canal treatment are to eliminate these biofilms by using chemomechanical treatment protocols and to prevent reinfection. Desired outcomes of effective treatment are the discontinuation of destructive aspects of the host immune response and apical healing. This chapter reviews different treatment factors and their influence on the outcome of biofilm-associated infections in root canals.

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    Kishor Gulabivala & Yuan-Ling Ng

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Gulabivala, K., Ng, YL. (2015). Biofilm-Associated Infections in Root Canals: Treatment and Outcomes. In: Chávez de Paz, L., Sedgley, C., Kishen, A. (eds) The Root Canal Biofilm. Springer Series on Biofilms, vol 9. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-47415-0_8

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