root canal microorganisms Flashcards

1
Q

where are microorganisms located in the root canal?

A

in biofilms on canal walls, in suspension in the canal (planktonic) and in dentinal tubules

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2
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name some species of bacteria found in the root canal

A

prevotella, porphyromonas, fusobacterium, eubacterium

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3
Q

what facultative anaerobe may be present in retreatment cases?

A

enterococci faecalis

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