Microbial Dynamics in Endodontic Pathology—From Bacterial Infection to Therapeutic Interventions—A Narrative Review
Endodontic infection is a penetration of microorganisms into the dental pulp. Bacteria are the most common entities that induce an infection. This state is associated with significant pain and discomfort. Therapeutic intervention involves removal of infected pulp from the tooth and roots, which elim...
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| author | Klara Wieczorkiewicz Anna Jarząbek Estera Bakinowska Kajetan Kiełbowski Andrzej Pawlik |
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| description | Endodontic infection is a penetration of microorganisms into the dental pulp. Bacteria are the most common entities that induce an infection. This state is associated with significant pain and discomfort. Therapeutic intervention involves removal of infected pulp from the tooth and roots, which eliminates viable tissue, thus creating a tooth less resistant to mechanical pressure. Studies suggest that there are several types of bacteria most commonly associated with endodontic infections. Furthermore, it is considered that different types of pathogens could play a major role in primary and secondary endodontic infections. The aim of this review is to summarize major bacteria involved in the process of endodontic infection. Furthermore, we discuss the bacterial properties that allow them to penetrate dental pulp and hypothesize about possible future treatment strategies. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-82b7c2b69c4c46b69c17ece2f80038c22025-01-24T13:44:35ZengMDPI AGPathogens2076-08172024-12-011411210.3390/pathogens14010012Microbial Dynamics in Endodontic Pathology—From Bacterial Infection to Therapeutic Interventions—A Narrative ReviewKlara Wieczorkiewicz0Anna Jarząbek1Estera Bakinowska2Kajetan Kiełbowski3Andrzej Pawlik4Laboratory of Paediatric Dentistry, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Powstancow Wlkp 72, 70-111 Szczecin, PolandLaboratory of Paediatric Dentistry, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Powstancow Wlkp 72, 70-111 Szczecin, PolandDepartment of Physiology, Pomeranian Medical University, 70-111 Szczecin, PolandDepartment of Physiology, Pomeranian Medical University, 70-111 Szczecin, PolandDepartment of Physiology, Pomeranian Medical University, 70-111 Szczecin, PolandEndodontic infection is a penetration of microorganisms into the dental pulp. Bacteria are the most common entities that induce an infection. This state is associated with significant pain and discomfort. Therapeutic intervention involves removal of infected pulp from the tooth and roots, which eliminates viable tissue, thus creating a tooth less resistant to mechanical pressure. Studies suggest that there are several types of bacteria most commonly associated with endodontic infections. Furthermore, it is considered that different types of pathogens could play a major role in primary and secondary endodontic infections. The aim of this review is to summarize major bacteria involved in the process of endodontic infection. Furthermore, we discuss the bacterial properties that allow them to penetrate dental pulp and hypothesize about possible future treatment strategies.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/14/1/12endodontic infectionendodontic treatmentbacteriaenterococcusfusobacteriumporphyromonas |
| spellingShingle | Klara Wieczorkiewicz Anna Jarząbek Estera Bakinowska Kajetan Kiełbowski Andrzej Pawlik Microbial Dynamics in Endodontic Pathology—From Bacterial Infection to Therapeutic Interventions—A Narrative Review Pathogens endodontic infection endodontic treatment bacteria enterococcus fusobacterium porphyromonas |
| title | Microbial Dynamics in Endodontic Pathology—From Bacterial Infection to Therapeutic Interventions—A Narrative Review |
| title_full | Microbial Dynamics in Endodontic Pathology—From Bacterial Infection to Therapeutic Interventions—A Narrative Review |
| title_fullStr | Microbial Dynamics in Endodontic Pathology—From Bacterial Infection to Therapeutic Interventions—A Narrative Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Microbial Dynamics in Endodontic Pathology—From Bacterial Infection to Therapeutic Interventions—A Narrative Review |
| title_short | Microbial Dynamics in Endodontic Pathology—From Bacterial Infection to Therapeutic Interventions—A Narrative Review |
| title_sort | microbial dynamics in endodontic pathology from bacterial infection to therapeutic interventions a narrative review |
| topic | endodontic infection endodontic treatment bacteria enterococcus fusobacterium porphyromonas |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/14/1/12 |
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