Endodontic Biofilms Flashcards
1
Q
What are endodontic infections derived from?
A
Endogenous microflora
2
Q
What are examples of microorganisms that contribute to endodontic infections?
A
- bacteroides
- prevotella
- lactobacillus
- streptococcus
- clostridium
- fusobacterium
3
Q
What are primary endodontic infections dominated by?
A
Gram-negative anaerobic rods
- E. faecalis is found in 4 to 40% of primary endodontic infections
4
Q
What are secondary endodontic infection dominated by?
A
Gram-positive microorganisms
5
Q
What are examples of virulence factors of endodontic infection microorganisms?
A
- endotoxins
- adhesions
- collagenases
- hyaluronidase
- immune evasion
6
Q
What type of microorganism is Enterococcus faecalis?
A
Gram positive coccus
- facultative anaerobe
