Endodontic infection Flashcards
1
Q
What bacteria causes secondary endodontic infection?
A
E. faecalis
Predominantly gram-positive microorganisms
2
Q
What bacteria causes primary endodontic infection?
A
Predominantly gram-negative anaerobic rods
Usually lactobacilli and bacteroides
P.Endontalis
3
Q
What are the virulence factors of Endodontic Infection?
A
Endotoxins
Adhesins
Collagenases
Hyaluronidase
Immune evasion
4
Q
What is E. faecalis?
A
Gram positive coccus
Facultative anaerobe
Aggregative, adhesive, biofilm formation
Superoxide formation
Gelatinase
Cytolysin
Lipotechoic acid
