Novel Study Cultivates Viable Helicobacter pylori from Decayed Children's Teeth Root Canals, Signifying Oral Cavity Transmission Potential

Posted: December 3, 2024
The study successfully cultured and characterized viable Helicobacter pylori from the root canals of decayed deciduous teeth in children, shedding light on the potential transmission of this pathogen through the oral cavity. Live H. pylori was found in 28 root canals but not in plaque samples, indicating a possible reservoir in endodontically infected teeth. This research highlights the importance of maintaining good dental hygiene to prevent re-infection or transmission of H. pylori.

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