title: Coronal microleakage.
abstract: The microbiological aetiology of periapical periodontitis of endodontic origin is generally accepted. Therefore, bacterial entry into the tooth both initially and secondarily to endodontic therapy is not desirable. Dental restorations and then root fillings in series are intended to prevent recurrent bacterial entry by blocking the access cavity and pulp canal system. This paper reviews whether this intent is realized practically, and what effect an incomplete seal might have on expressed recurrent disease. The aim is to communicate more recent research findings to a wider clinical audience.
authors.affiliation: School Dental Science, University of Melbourne.
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Gale
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D018407:Bacterial Physiological Phenomena; D004396:Coloring Agents; D003736:Dental Cavity Lining; D003763:Dental Leakage / Q000145:classification / Q000150:complications* / Q000382:microbiology; D003786:Dental Pulp Cavity / Q000382:microbiology; D003788:Dental Pulp Diseases / Q000382:microbiology; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D010485:Periapical Periodontitis / Q000382:microbiology; D012008:Recurrence; D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012390:Root Canal Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D019228:Tooth Crown
chemical_list: D004396:Coloring Agents; D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials