Open AccessROLE OF ENDODONTIC BIOFILM IN DENTISTRY
Author(s) -
Lovin Valsan Mathew,
Veerendra M Uppin,
Madhu Pujar
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
paripex indian journal of research
Language(s) - English
DOI - 10.36106/paripex/8907750
Subject(s) - biofilm , root canal , dentistry , narrative review , dentinal tubule , microbiology and biotechnology , biology , medicine , bacteria , dentin , genetics , intensive care medicine
Endodontic infection is caused by microorganisms colonizing as surface aggregates in the root canal system. Thesecomplex microbial communities are called biofilms that harbours numerous microorganisms with altering ecologicalrequirements and pathological potential. The root canal system's intricacy and unpredictability, along with the multispecies nature of biofilms, make disinfection extremely difficult. The primary goal of endodontic treatment is toeliminate the biofilm from the root canal walls which is responsible for endodontic infection.The most important factorfor failure of root canal treatment is the persistence of microorganisms as bioflms in the root canals.Eradication of biofilmis made possible by specific instruments and disinfecting chemicals in the form of irrigants and/or intracanalmedicaments.Endodontic research has focused on the characterization of root canal biofilms and the clinical methods todisrupt the biofilms along with microbial killing. The aim of this narrative is to review the mechanisms of biofilms'formation, their roles in pulpal and periapical pathosis, the different types of biofilms, the factors influencing biofilmformation, the mechanisms of their antimicrobial resistance, techniques to identify biofilms and the role of root canaldisinfectants on biofilm removal.