title: Microbiologic aspects of endodontic infections.
abstract: Our understanding of endodontic infections and treatment of endodontic disease has increased significantly over the last decade. This article is an update of those findings. Aspects that are reviewed include: portal of entry for microorganisms, virulence and pathogenicity of organisms, descriptions of primary and recurrent endodontic infections, and treatment of endodontic infections.
authors.affiliation: Department of Endodontology, School of Dentistry, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland 97239-3097, USA.
authors.forename: J Craig
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Baumgartner
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001419:Bacteria / Q000472:pathogenicity; D003788:Dental Pulp Diseases / Q000382:microbiology*; D006801:Humans; D010483:Periapical Diseases / Q000382:microbiology*; D012008:Recurrence; D014774:Virulence
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents