Endotoxin content in endodontically involved teeth. 1975.
Fluid was aspirated from the root canals of 40 endodontically involved teeth. This fluid was assayed for endotoxin with the limulus lysate test. Pulpless teeth contained greater concentrations of endotoxin than those with vital pulps. Symptomatic teeth also contained more endotoxin than asymptomatic teeth.
Benjamin
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Schein
Herbert
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Schilder
D001826:Body Fluids / Q000382:microbiology; D003782:Dental Pulp / Q000382:microbiology; D003786:Dental Pulp Cavity / Q000382:microbiology*; D003788:Dental Pulp Diseases / Q000382:microbiology*; D004731:Endotoxins / Q000032:analysis*; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D008033:Limulus Test; D019553:Tooth, Nonvital / Q000382:microbiology*
D004731:Endotoxins