Antimicrobial activity and suitability of 2-hydroxyisocaproic acid for the treatment of root canal infections

Abstract Microbial infection in dental root canal induces an inflammatory reaction called apical periodontitis. In post-treament disease, Enterococcus faecalis is the most commonly found organism, which may survive well in root canal despite calcium hydroxide paste medication. In these cases, effec...

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Main Author: Sakko, M. (Marjut)
Other Authors: Tjäderhane, L. (Leo)
Format: Doctoral Thesis
Language:English
Published: Oulun yliopisto 2016
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Online Access:http://urn.fi/urn:isbn:9789526211046
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