root canal microorganisms Flashcards
1
Q
where are microorganisms located in the root canal?
A
in biofilms on canal walls, in suspension in the canal (planktonic) and in dentinal tubules
2
Q
name some species of bacteria found in the root canal
A
prevotella, porphyromonas, fusobacterium, eubacterium
3
Q
what facultative anaerobe may be present in retreatment cases?
A
enterococci faecalis