Prevotella strains and lactamic resistance gene distribution in different oral environments of children with pulp necrosis.
B R de LimaGabriel Ferreira NicolosoC C Fatturi-ParoloM B C FerreiraFrancisco MontagnerLuciano CasagrandePublished in: International endodontic journal (2018)
The oral cavity of children with pulp necrosis had a variable distribution of Prevotella strains in different niches. Saliva, supragingival biofilm, pulp chamber and root canals of primary teeth with necrotic pulps can harbour resistance genes to beta-lactams agents.