title: The distribution of bacterial lipopolysaccharide (endotoxin) in relation to periodontally involved root surfaces.
abstract: The distribution of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in periodontally involved root surface associated materials has been investigated using improved methods of identification and quantification. 39% of the LPS could be removed by gently washing in water for 1 min and 60% by brushing for 1 min with a slowly rotating bristle brush. The finding that 99% of the LPS can be removed by comparatively gentle procedures suggests that effective root surface debridement may be achieved by methods other than traditional hand instrumentation.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Moore
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Wilson
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Kieser
mesh_terms: D002846:Chromatography, Affinity; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004731:Endotoxins / Q000032:analysis; D006801:Humans; D008033:Limulus Test; D008070:Lipopolysaccharides / Q000032:analysis*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010518:Periodontitis / Q000378:metabolism*; D013499:Surface Properties; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000032:analysis*
chemical_list: D004731:Endotoxins; D008070:Lipopolysaccharides