title: [Biofilm formation on root canal--review].
abstract: It seems likely that one of the reasons for failures in the endodontic treatment is the presence of biofilm in root canals. Biofilm bacteria have a slower metabolism and higher resistance and virulence due to phenotypic changes. The occurrence of biofilms has been reported both inside the canal and on the external root surface. The results of many studies suggest that biofilm may be associated with refractory periapical periodontitis and is often caused by the coronal leakage.
authors.affiliation: Zakład Stomatologii Zachowawczej Katedry Stomatologii Zachowawczej i Periodontologii Pomorskiej Akademii Medycznej w Szczecinie al. Powstańców Wlkp. 72, 70-111 Szczecin.
authors.forename: Paulina
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Debicka
authors.forename: Mariusz
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lipski
authors.forename: Jadwiga
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Buczkowska-Radlińska
authors.forename: Matylda
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Trusewicz
mesh_terms: D018441:Biofilms / Q000254:growth & development*; D003741:Dental Deposits / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D003786:Dental Pulp Cavity / Q000382:microbiology*; D006801:Humans; D010485:Periapical Periodontitis / Q000382:microbiology; D017211:Treatment Failure