We summarize different studies describing mechanisms through which bacteria in a biofilm
mode of growth resist mechanical and chemical challenges. Acknowledging previous …

New obturation biomaterials have been introduced over the past decade to improve the seal
of the root canal system. However, it is not clear whether they have really produced a three …

INTRODUCTION: This study evaluated the prevalence of bacterial biofilms in untreated and
treated root canals of teeth evincing apical periodontitis. The associations of biofilms with …

Background and aim The purpose of the current study is to isolate a heavily amylase-
producing bacteria of the genus Bacillus from soil samples, optimize the production of the …

The six years that have passed since the publication of the first edition have brought
significant advances in both biofilm research and biofilm engineering, which have matured …

Background Our current understanding of biofilms indicates that these structures are
typically composed of many different microbial species. However, the lack of reliable …

Endodontic microbiology deals with the study of the microbial aetiology and pathogenesis of
pulpal and periradicular inflammatory diseases. Research in endodontic microbiology …

Results Microleakage is considered the single most important risk factor responsible for
apical periodontitis. Dye penetration, dye diffusion, bacterial and endototoxin infiltration, fluid …

Apical periodontitis and its different manifestations are caused primarily by bacterial
infection of the root canal system. Bacteria are usually organized in biofilm communities and …

Bacterial biofilms are very prevalent in the apical root canals of teeth with primary and post‐
treatment apical periodontitis. These bacterial endodontic communities are often found …