Does Endodontic Treatment Influence Human Endocarditis? Systematic Review

Endocarditis is a severe infection affecting the heart’s inner layer, the endocardium. Its pathophysiology may involve heart valve damage, bacteria adhesion and biofilm formation, potentially leading to fatal complications. Bacteria from various sources, including from endodontic diseases and its tr...

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Main Authors: Jennifer Santos Pereira, Anna Carolina Neves Leutz, Brenda P. F. A. Gomes, Lauter E. Pelepenko, Marina Angélica Marciano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-07-01
Series:Hearts
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-3846/5/3/23