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- Title
UNFINISHED ROOT CANAL AND RISK OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES: A REVIEW AUTHOR SEQUENCE.
- Authors
Harshita; Handa, Pratibha; Kaur, Harsimranjit; Walia, Amitoj Kaur
- Abstract
Root canal treatments (RCTs) aim to eradicate pulpal diseases and save the infected teeth by eliminating microorganisms from the root canal system. Starting but not finishing an RCT can perpetuate a dead space for bacterial growth, which can spread to other sites in the body and develop systemic symptoms. Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) have a complex etiology determined by risk factors, which are in turn associated to a strong genetic component and to environmental factors. In the biological background for the development of CVD, low-grade chronic inflammation plays a role as a pathogenetic determinant of atherosclerosis. Bacterial etiology has been confirmed for common oral diseases such as caries and periodontal and endodontic infections. Bacteria causing these diseases are organized in biofilm structures, which are complex microbial communities, composed of a great variety of bacteria with different ecological requirements and pathogenic potential. The biofilm community not only gives bacteria effective protection against the host's defense system but also makes them more resistant to a variety of disinfecting agents used as oral hygiene products or in the treatment of infections. Successful treatment of these diseases depends on biofilm removal as well as effective killing of biofilm bacteria.
- Publication
Indian Journal of Comprehensive Dental Care (IJCDC), 2017, Vol 7, Issue 2, p1030
- ISSN
2231-6973
- Publication type
Academic Journal