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Pathologic interactions in pulpal and periodontal tissues
Author(s) -
Zehnder M.,
Gold S. I.,
Hasselgren G.
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
journal of clinical periodontology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.456
H-Index - 151
eISSN - 1600-051X
pISSN - 0303-6979
DOI - 10.1034/j.1600-051x.2002.290801.x
Subject(s) - periodontal disease , dentistry , medicine , anaerobic bacteria , anaerobic infection , periodontitis , anaerobic exercise , biology , bacteria , physiology , genetics
Both endodontic and periodontal disease are caused by a mixed anaerobic infection. The pathways for the spread of bacteria between pulpal and periodontal tissues have been discussed with controversy. This article is an attempt to provide a rational approach to the perio‐endo/endo‐perio question based on a review of the relevant literature. In the light of evidence, clinical concepts for the diagnosis and treatment of lesions involving both periodontal and pulpal tissues are discussed.