Clinical outcomes

Root Canal Treatment (RCT): Introduction, Principle, Procedure, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

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Tooth before doing root canal treatment (RCT)

Introduction Root Canal Treatment (RCT) is a dental procedure aimed at preserving a tooth that has been severely damaged or infected due to decay, trauma, or pulp disease. Instead of extracting the tooth, RCT involves cleaning, shaping, disinfecting, and sealing the root canal system to …

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Streptococcus gallolyticus – Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynote

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Streptococcus gallolytucus in a wet mount of culture microscopy at a magnification of 1600X

Introduction Streptococcus gallolyticus is a Gram-positive bacterium. It belongs to the Streptococcus bovis group. This bacterium often inhabits the gastrointestinal tract. S. gallolyticus can cause endocarditis and bacteremia. Moreover, it is associated with colorectal cancer. Researchers use it to study host-pathogen interactions. Identifying S. gallolyticus …

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