Journal of Endodontics
Volume 33, Issue 5 , Pages 541-547 , May 2007

Reduction in the Cultivable Bacterial Populations in Infected Root Canals by a Chlorhexidine-based Antimicrobial Protocol

  • José F. Siqueira Jr, DDS, MSc, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress requests for reprints to José F. Siqueira Jr, DDS, MSc, PhD, Faculty of Dentistry, Estácio de Sá University, Av. Paulo de Frontin 628, 5° andar, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil 20261-243
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  • Simone S.M. Paiva, DDS
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  • Isabela N. Rôças, DDS, MSc, PhD

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 Supported by grants from Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq), a Brazilian Governmental Institution.

PII: S0099-2399(07)00010-6

doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2007.01.008

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 33, Issue 5 , Pages 541-547 , May 2007

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