<i>Enterococcus faecalis</i>– a mechanism for its role in endodontic failure

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Abstract

It is postulated that a virulence factor of E. faecalis in failed endodontically treated teeth may be related to the ability of E. faecalis cells to maintain the capability to invade dentinal tubules and adhere to collagen in the presence of human serum.

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Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments Oral microbiology and periodontitis research Otolaryngology and Infectious Diseases

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Life in Land

Publication Details

Published in: International Endodontic Journal

Volume 34, Issue 5, pp. 399-405

DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2591.2001.00437.x

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