The Root Canal Biofilm / edited by Luis E. Chávez de Paz, Christine M. Sedgley, Anil Kishen.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Chávez de Paz, Luis E., editor.

Sedgley, Christine M., editor.

Kishen, Anil, editor.

SpringerLink (Online service)

Series:

Biomedical and Life Sciences (Springer-11642)

Springer series on biofilms 1863-9607 ; 9.

Springer Series on Biofilms, 1863-9607 ; 9

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Microbiology.

Dentistry.

Infectious diseases.

Microscopy.

Infectious Diseases.

Biological Microscopy.

Local Subjects:

Microbiology.

Dentistry.

Infectious Diseases.

Biological Microscopy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (XII, 366 pages).

Edition:

First edition 2015.

Contained In:

Springer eBooks

Place of Publication:

Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, 2015.

System Details:

text file PDF

Summary:

This book presents the current state of research on the basic scientific aspects of root canal biofilm biology within a clinically applicable context. Root canal biofilms are complex polymicrobial structures adhering to the root canal surface that are formed by microorganisms invading the pulpal space of teeth, and are associated with persistent root canal infections. Concerted efforts to study root canal biofilms have been made in the past decade, resulting in the publication of observational and experimental studies that detail the morphology and biology of these structures in infected root canals. In addition to confirming that bacteria in root canals do not exist in free-floating planktonic states as previously assumed, this new information on root canal biofilm infections has provided an opportunity to re-evaluate conventional clinical protocols and improve endodontic therapeutic measures. .

Contents:

Part I: General Biological Aspects

Ecology and Physiology of Root Canal Microbial Biofilm Communities

Molecular Principles of Adhesion and Biofilm Formation

Antimicrobial Resistance in Biofilm Communities

Part II: Observational and Experimental Evidence

The Use of Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) in Visualizing the Root Canal Biofilm

Bacterial Biofilms and Endodontic Disease: Histo-Bacteriological and Molecular Exploration

Laboratory Models of Biofilms: Development and Assessment

Root Canal Anatomy: Implications in Biofilm Disinfection

Part III: Outcome and Strategies of Treatment

Biofilm-Associated Infections in Root Canals Treatment and Outcomes

Root Canal Irrigation

Inter-Appointment Medication with Calcium Hydroxide in Routine Cases of Root Canal Therapy

Chapter 11. Advanced Therapeutic Options to Disinfect Root Canals.

Other Format:

Printed edition:

ISBN:

978-3-662-47415-0

9783662474150

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