Application of a Chairside Anaerobic Culture Test for Endodontic Treatment
Periapical lesions are caused by bacterial infections. The fundamental objective of endodontic treatment is to eliminate bacteria present in the root canal system because they play an important role in the development and maintenance of periapical lesions. Therefore, confirming the absence of bacter...
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| author | Masahiro Yoneda Seidai Kita Nao Suzuki Sonia M. Macedo Kosaku Iha Takao Hirofuji |
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| description | Periapical lesions are caused by bacterial infections. The fundamental objective of endodontic treatment is to eliminate bacteria present in the root canal system because they play an important role in the development and maintenance of periapical lesions. Therefore, confirming the absence of bacteria before filling root canals is important. Anaerobic culture tests have been used in many endodontic cases, and they have brought about good treatment outcomes. These tests, however, require specific apparatuses and bacteriological techniques. Here, we report a chairside anaerobic culture test that does not require any specialized apparatuses or techniques. We also report two endodontic cases in which this simple test was used. Both patients were diagnosed with chronic purulent periapical lesions. After confirming the absence of bacteria in the root canals, they were filled with gutta-percha points. At followup, the radiolucencies showed recovery, although longterm observation is under way. From these results, the authors conclude that this simple chairside anaerobic culture test is effective for evaluating periapical lesion treatment procedures. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e4d5f1ae23b0485f9edbd7a4ce60eaa52025-02-03T05:57:36ZengWileyInternational Journal of Dentistry1687-87281687-87362010-01-01201010.1155/2010/942130942130Application of a Chairside Anaerobic Culture Test for Endodontic TreatmentMasahiro Yoneda0Seidai Kita1Nao Suzuki2Sonia M. Macedo3Kosaku Iha4Takao Hirofuji5Section of General Dentistry, Department of General Dentistry, Fukuoka Dental College, 2-15-1 Tamura, Sawara-Ku, Fukuoka 814-0193, JapanFukuoka Dental College, Medical and Dental Hospital, Fukuoka 814-0193, JapanSection of General Dentistry, Department of General Dentistry, Fukuoka Dental College, 2-15-1 Tamura, Sawara-Ku, Fukuoka 814-0193, JapanUma Clínica Dental S.M.M., São Paulo, 04534-003, BrazilSection of General Dentistry, Department of General Dentistry, Fukuoka Dental College, 2-15-1 Tamura, Sawara-Ku, Fukuoka 814-0193, JapanSection of General Dentistry, Department of General Dentistry, Fukuoka Dental College, 2-15-1 Tamura, Sawara-Ku, Fukuoka 814-0193, JapanPeriapical lesions are caused by bacterial infections. The fundamental objective of endodontic treatment is to eliminate bacteria present in the root canal system because they play an important role in the development and maintenance of periapical lesions. Therefore, confirming the absence of bacteria before filling root canals is important. Anaerobic culture tests have been used in many endodontic cases, and they have brought about good treatment outcomes. These tests, however, require specific apparatuses and bacteriological techniques. Here, we report a chairside anaerobic culture test that does not require any specialized apparatuses or techniques. We also report two endodontic cases in which this simple test was used. Both patients were diagnosed with chronic purulent periapical lesions. After confirming the absence of bacteria in the root canals, they were filled with gutta-percha points. At followup, the radiolucencies showed recovery, although longterm observation is under way. From these results, the authors conclude that this simple chairside anaerobic culture test is effective for evaluating periapical lesion treatment procedures.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/942130 |
| spellingShingle | Masahiro Yoneda Seidai Kita Nao Suzuki Sonia M. Macedo Kosaku Iha Takao Hirofuji Application of a Chairside Anaerobic Culture Test for Endodontic Treatment International Journal of Dentistry |
| title | Application of a Chairside Anaerobic Culture Test for Endodontic Treatment |
| title_full | Application of a Chairside Anaerobic Culture Test for Endodontic Treatment |
| title_fullStr | Application of a Chairside Anaerobic Culture Test for Endodontic Treatment |
| title_full_unstemmed | Application of a Chairside Anaerobic Culture Test for Endodontic Treatment |
| title_short | Application of a Chairside Anaerobic Culture Test for Endodontic Treatment |
| title_sort | application of a chairside anaerobic culture test for endodontic treatment |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/942130 |
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