Etiologic role of root canal infection in apical periodontitis and its relationship with clinical symptomatology
Braz. oral res. (Online)
; 32(supl.1): e69, 2018. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Evidence shows the polymicrobial etiology of endodontic infections, in which bacteria and their products are the main agents for the development, progression, and dissemination of apical periodontitis. Microbial factors in necrotic root canals (e.g., endotoxin) may spread into apical tissue, evoking and supporting a chronic inflammatory load. Thus, apical periodontitis is the result of the complex interplay between microbial factors and host defense against invasion of periradicular tissues. This review of the literature aims to discuss the complex network between endodontic infectious content and host immune response in apical periodontitis. A better understanding of the relationship of microbial factors with clinical symptomatology is important to establish appropriate therapeutic procedures for a more predictable outcome of endodontic treatment.
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Main subject:
Periapical Periodontitis
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Dental Pulp Cavity
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Dental Pulp Diseases
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Braz. oral res. (Online)
Journal subject:
ODONTOLOGIA
Year:
2018
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Article