Effects of Contemporary Irrigant Activation Schemes and Subsequent Placement of an Interim Dressing on Bacterial Presence and Activity in Root Canals Associated with Asymptomatic Apical Periodontitis

New tools for activating endodontic irrigants have evolved, yet their impact on root canal disinfection, in comparison to the passive placing of an inter-visit medication, have not yet been fully elucidated. The use of DNA- and rRNA-based methods may cast some new light on this issue, as they allow...

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Main Authors: Alexandre P. L. Carvalho, Laura C. L. Nardello, Fernanda S. Fernandes, Fernanda P. Bruno, Luiza R. Paz, Elaine F. Iglecias, Heitor M. Honório, Márcia P. A. Mayer, Giulio Gavini, Ericka T. Pinheiro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-03-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/9/3/854