Endodontic Microbiology

Question 1

Main suspects in endo infection?

Answer 1

Bacteroids - 70%

Prevotella - 60%

Lactobacillus - 51%

Oral strep - 41%

Question 2

Where is E.faecalis often found?

Answer 2

4-40% primary endo infections

But

9 times more likely to be present in secondary endodontic infections