In vivo model for microbial invasion of tooth root dentinal tubules

• Main Authors: Jane L. BRITTAN (Author), Susan V. SPRAGUE (Author), Emma L. MACDONALD (Author), Robert M. LOVE (Author), Howard F. JENKINSON (Author), Nicola X. WEST (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: University of São Paulo, 2016-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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ABSTRACT Objective Bacterial penetration of dentinal tubules via exposed dentine can lead to root caries and promote infections of the pulp and root canal system. The aim of this work was to develop a new experimental model for studying bacterial invasion of dentinal tubules within the human oral ca...