Microbiology of Endodontic Treatment Dr Safiullah Malakzay Department: Operative Dentistry and Endodontics Instructor: Ustad . ALI Maisam Eshraqi Date: 10 th January 2022
Contents Portals of Entry for Microorganisms Classification of Microorganisms Microbial Virulence and Pathogenicity Factors Influencing the Growth and Colonization of Microorganisms Types of Endodontic Infections Identification of the Bacteria How to Combat Microbes in the Endodontic Therapy?
Introduction For many years, the interrelationship of microorganisms and root canal system has been proved.
History of microbiology in association to endodontics 1890 : WD Miller (Father of oral microbiology) authorized book “Microorganisms of human mouth” 1965 : Kakehashi : bacteria are responsable pulp & peri apical disease 1976: Sundqvist : Different culturing Root canal infection multibacterial
Portals of Entry for Microorganisms Microorganisms may gain entry into pulp through several routes.
Entry through Open Cavity
Through Open Dentinal Tubules Microorganisms can pass into the dentinal tubules and subsequently to the pulp. Bacteria are preceded in course of tubules by their breakdown products which may act as pulp irritants.
Through Faulty Restoration
Through the Periodontal Ligament or the Gingival Sulcus
Primary Intraradicular Infections (Virgin Infection) These are those microorganisms which initially invade the pulp tissue These are characterized by presence of mixed habitat, mainly dominated by Gram-negative obligate anaerobes Gram-positive anaerobes: Peptostreptococcus , Eubacterium , Actinomyces , and Streptococcus are also seen in primary intraradicular infections
Secondary Intraradicular Infections These infections are introduced during or after the treatment In these infections, those organisms are present which were not prevalent during primary endodontic infections
• Sources of microbes during treatment can be: – caries , plaque or calculus – Contamination of instruments and irrigation solutions
Sources of microbes between the appointments – Leakage of restorative materials – Tooth opened for drainage
Sources of microbes after root canal treatment – Leakage of restorative materials – No use of rubber dam – Secondary Caries Commonly found microorganisms in these infections can be Pseudomonas aeruginosa , Staphylococcus, E coli, Enterococcus faecals ,
Extraradicular Infections These are characterized by microbial invasion and proliferation in the inflamed periradicular tissues as a result of intraradicular infections: acute alveolar abscess Extraradicular infections can be caused by intraradicular bacteria or bacteria from outer side Commonly found microorganisms in extraradicular infections are Actinomyces sp., Treponema sp., P
Identification of the Bacteria Gram’s Stain It was developed by Christian Gram in 1884 It helps in differentiating bacteria in Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms Culture Culture taking method though done less these days still holds its importance because of wide range of bacteria found in the endodontic infections.
How to Combat Microbes in the Endodontic Therapy? Following measures should be taken to completely get rid of these irritants . Thorough Cleaning and Shaping of the Root Canal System Drain Antibiotics Intracanal Medicaments Use of Calcium Hydroxide in Canals
Thorough Cleaning and Shaping of the Root Canal System
Drain
Use of Calcium Hydroxide in Canals
Reference Textbook of Endodontic,Nisha Garg , Amit Gaarg ,;Latest Edition Enternet