Detection of Treponema denticola in cases of acute periradicular abscesses

Authors

  • Isabela das Neves RÔÇAS Universidade Estácio de Sá
  • José Freitas SIQUEIRA Jr. Universidade Estácio de Sá
  • Amauri FAVIERI Universidade Estácio de Sá
  • Kátia Regina dos SANTOS Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro; Instituto de Microbiologia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S1517-74912000000300004

Keywords:

Periapical absc, Trepon, Polymerase chain react

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to report the detection of Treponema denticola in five out of six cases of acute periradicular abscesses. The 16S rRNA gene directed Polymerase Chain Reaction was the method utilized. This is probably the first report hitherto of the occurrence of this spirochete in acute periradicular abscesses.

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Published

2000-09-01

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 3 (2000)

Section

Endodontia

How to Cite

Detection of Treponema denticola in cases of acute periradicular abscesses. (2000). Pesquisa Odontológica Brasileira, 14(3), 209-212. https://doi.org/10.1590/S1517-74912000000300004