Historical and Contemporary Perspectives on the Microbiological Aspects of Endodontics
The microbiota of the oral cavity plays a significant role in pulpal and periapical diseases. Historically, 100 years ago little was known on microbiota, but after a century of investigations, only now can many of the intimate secrets of microbial growth, expansion, persistence, communal activities,...
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| description | The microbiota of the oral cavity plays a significant role in pulpal and periapical diseases. Historically, 100 years ago little was known on microbiota, but after a century of investigations, only now can many of the intimate secrets of microbial growth, expansion, persistence, communal activities, and virulence be revealed. However, with the capabilities of the microbiota for mutation, quorum sensing, and information transference, researchers are hard-pressed to keep up with both the changes and challenges that an amazingly wide range of bacterial species pose for both the scientist and clinician. Fortunately, the development and expansion of a vast array of molecular biological investigative techniques have enabled dentistry and its associated medical fields to attempt to keep pace with the wide and fascinating world of oral microbiology. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-f0c4fad342554029a78d7e6364acbeff2022-12-22T04:03:47ZengMDPI AGDentistry Journal2304-67672018-09-01644910.3390/dj6040049dj6040049Historical and Contemporary Perspectives on the Microbiological Aspects of EndodonticsJames L. Gutmann0Vivian Manjarrés1Department of Endodontics, Texas A&M University College of Dentistry, Dallas, TX 75246, USADepartment of Endodontics, Nova Southeastern University, College of Dental Medicine, Davie, FL 33314, USAThe microbiota of the oral cavity plays a significant role in pulpal and periapical diseases. Historically, 100 years ago little was known on microbiota, but after a century of investigations, only now can many of the intimate secrets of microbial growth, expansion, persistence, communal activities, and virulence be revealed. However, with the capabilities of the microbiota for mutation, quorum sensing, and information transference, researchers are hard-pressed to keep up with both the changes and challenges that an amazingly wide range of bacterial species pose for both the scientist and clinician. Fortunately, the development and expansion of a vast array of molecular biological investigative techniques have enabled dentistry and its associated medical fields to attempt to keep pace with the wide and fascinating world of oral microbiology.http://www.mdpi.com/2304-6767/6/4/49anachoresisbacteriabiofilmsculturingextraradicular infectionsfocal infectionhistorymicrobiologymolecular biology |
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| title | Historical and Contemporary Perspectives on the Microbiological Aspects of Endodontics |
| title_full | Historical and Contemporary Perspectives on the Microbiological Aspects of Endodontics |
| title_fullStr | Historical and Contemporary Perspectives on the Microbiological Aspects of Endodontics |
| title_full_unstemmed | Historical and Contemporary Perspectives on the Microbiological Aspects of Endodontics |
| title_short | Historical and Contemporary Perspectives on the Microbiological Aspects of Endodontics |
| title_sort | historical and contemporary perspectives on the microbiological aspects of endodontics |
| topic | anachoresis bacteria biofilms culturing extraradicular infections focal infection history microbiology molecular biology |
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