Influence of the apical enlargement size on the endotoxin level reduction of dental root canals

Gram-negative bacteria play an essential role in endodontic infections because they have virulence factors such as endotoxin. Due to its potential cytotoxic activity, special attention has been given to the removal/neutralization of this endotoxin in the root canal system. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this...

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Main Authors: Ariane Cassia Salustiano Marinho, Frederico Canato Martinho, Alexandre Augusto Zaia, Caio Cezar Randi Ferraz, Brenda Paula Figueiredo de Almeida Gomes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of São Paulo 2012-12-01
Series:Journal of Applied Oral Science
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1678-77572012000600012&lng=en&tlng=en