Endodontic Microbiology ANJALI SAVITA MDS I DEPT OF CONSERVATIVE AND ENDODONTICS
Contents Introduction Mechanisms of Microbial Pathogenicity Microbial Ecology and the Root Canal Ecosystem Routes of canal infection Endodontic microbiota Types of endodontic infections Biofilm and bacterial interaction Bacterial treatment measures Conclusion References
INTRODUCTION Microorganisms cause virtually all pathoses of the pulp and the periradicular tissues. To effectively treat endodontic infections, clinicians must recognize the cause and effect of microbial invasion on the dental pulp space and the surrounding periradicular tissues.
Mechanisms of Microbial Pathogenicity and Virulence Factors
Bacterial cell and its structural components that can act as virulence factors.
Bacterial virulence factors
Microbial Ecology And Root Canal Ecosystem
NUTRIENT SUPPLY TO MICROBES
ROUTES OF ROOT CANAL INFECTION
Correlation With Pathoses And Treatment
Endodontic Microbiota
Gram Positive
Gram Negative
Types Of Endodontic Infections Intraradicular Infections Extraradicular Infection
Primary Intrardicular Infection
Bacteria Involved In Primary Intraradicular Infection Gram Negative Gram Positive
BACTEROIDS
Fusobacterium Nucleatum
Spirochete
Secondary Intraradicular Infections
Bacteria Involved In Secondary Intraradicular Infection
Persistant Intraradicular Infection
E . Faecalis
Virulence factors of E. Faecalis
Why E. feacalis can survive in root filled teeth?
Fungi
Extraradicular infections
Biofilm And Bacterial Interaction Definition
According to kishen There are four distinct stages in development of biofilm Formation of a conditioning layer Planktonic bacterial cell attachment Detachment (seeding dispersal) Bacterial growth and biofilm expansion.
The biofilm has following attributes that makes it resistance to clinical
Quorum sensing is mediated by low molecular weight molecules- autoinducers Qs leads to Exchange of genetic materials between species Antibiotic resistance Nutrient breakdown Xenobiotic metabolism Coordinated behaviour of biofilm
Endodontic biofilms help bacteria to survive because
Classification Of Endodontic Biofilm
Bacterial Treatment Measure
Irrigants Saline Sodium hypochlorite(NaOCl) CHX Hydrogen peroxide ( Citric acid EDTA Sonic and ultrasonic devices can improve irrigant effect
ICM Formocresol PCP &CPC Glutaraldehyde Cresatin Thymol The current IC Medicament of choice is Ca (OH)2
DRAINAGE Drainage removes these irritants & improves local circulation.
Adjunctive Antibiotic therapy
Prophylactic Antibiotics for Medically Compromised Patients Prior to surgical procedures gum & mucosa should be disinfected with: Chlorhexidine or iodine-glycerin
Medically compromised patients at great risk of bacteremia include: Medically compromised patients at risk of bacteremia must receive a regimen of antibiotics that follows the recommendations of American Heart Association (AHA)
Antibiotics Fever 38°c Malaise Trismus Diffuse swelling Cellulitis Signs & symptoms of systemic Involvement & spread infection Alone or in combination Antibiotics should be continued for 2 to 3 days after disappearance of signs & symptoms.
Selection of an Antibiotic Regimen
Culturing
Conclusion Microbes seeking to establish in the root canal must leave the nutritionally rich and diverse environment of the oral cavity, breach enamel, invade dentine, overwhelm the immune response of the pulp and settle in the remaining necrotic tissue within the root canal. During that time they have to compete in a limited space with other microbes for the available nutrition. The bacterial community profiles in treated cases vary from individual to individual, indicating that distinct bacterial combinations can play a role in treatment failure.
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