Pyrosequencing analysis of apical microbiota of teeth with persistent apical periodontitis

Background/purpose: Bacteria inside and outside the root canal at the apical area are crucial for persistent periapical infection. Thus, we aimed to investigate the composition and diversity of apical microbiota in persistent apical periodontitis lesions. Materials and methods: Twenty teeth with per...

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Main Authors: Yifan Ping, Juan Wang, Jingping Liang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-12-01
Series:Journal of Dental Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1991790215000653