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Review
. 2023 Dec 31;13(4):373-380.
doi: 10.18683/germs.2023.1407. eCollection 2023 Dec.

Dental pathologies of endodontic origin and subsequent bacterial involvement - a literature review

Alexandru Gliga  1 , Mihai Săndulescu  2 , Oana Amza  3 , Ruxandra Stănescu  4 , Marina Imre  5
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Review

Dental pathologies of endodontic origin and subsequent bacterial involvement - a literature review

Alexandru Gliga et al. Germs. .

Abstract

Dental pathologies of endodontic origin are varied in nature, and include infectious and non-infectious causes. Through this review, we aim to provide a deeper understanding of the role of bacterial involvement and in the pathogenesis of endodontic pathologies, by reviewing the relevant literature on the most common bacterial species involved, and their capacity to organize as biofilms. Furthermore, we focus on the most important recent updates in the management of endodontic infections, from a multidisciplinary perspective.

Keywords: Endodontics; biofilm; dentistry; endodontic infections; root canal treatment.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflicts of interest: All authors – none to declare.

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