<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>The aim of this study was to evaluate the in vivo efficiency of endodontic treatment with calcium hydroxide in chronic apical periodontitis by determining the microbial load from the endodontic space in different stages of treatment. The microbiological determinations that have been made have led to the conclusion that calcium hydroxide possesses a redoubltable antimicrobial activity, but only with the condition of long-lasting contact with the root canals. Another important result is the essential role of the rigorous biomechanical treatment of the root canals, intracanal medication with calcium hydroxide is addresses mostly to microorganisms located in root canal ramifications.</p></abstract>

The aim of this study was to evaluate the in vivo efficiency of endodontic treatment with calcium hydroxide in chronic apical periodontitis by determining the microbial load from the endodontic space in different stages of treatment. The microbiological determinations that have been made have led to the conclusion that calcium hydroxide possesses a redoubltable antimicrobial activity, but only with the condition of long-lasting contact with the root canals. Another important result is the essential role of the rigorous biomechanical treatment of the root canals, intracanal medication with calcium hydroxide is addresses mostly to microorganisms located in root canal ramifications.

In Vivo Study of Calcium Hydroxide Endodontic Treatment in Chronic Apical Periodontitis

Department of Restorative Odontotherapy, Faculty of Dental Medicine

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine

Department of Dental Technique, Faculty of Dental Medicine

Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine

Department of Bichemistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine

ARS Medica Tomitana

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The aim of this study was to evaluate the in vivo efficiency of endodontic treatment with calcium hydroxide in chronic apical periodontitis by determining the...

In Vivo Study of Calcium Hydroxide Endodontic Treatment in Chronic Apical Periodontitis

Pubblicato online: 15 apr 2019

Pagine: 164 - 167

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/arsm-2018-0034

Parole chiave
chronic apical periodontitis, endodontic microflora, calcium hydroxide,

© 2018 Gheorghiu Irina-Maria et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

In Vivo Study of Calcium Hydroxide Endodontic Treatment in Chronic Apical Periodontitis

Pubblicato online: 15 apr 2019

Pagine: 164 - 167

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/arsm-2018-0034

Parole chiavechronic apical periodontitis, endodontic microflora, calcium hydroxide,

© 2018 Gheorghiu Irina-Maria et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Parole chiave
chronic apical periodontitis, endodontic microflora, calcium hydroxide,