Bacterial Penetration of Human Dentin in vitro

V. J. Michelich, G. S. Schuster, D. H. Pashley

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

97 Scopus citations

Abstract

The ability of bacteria to penetrate acid-etched and unetched human dentin was examined in vitro using a split chamber. Results indicate that bacteria can grow through or be filtered by pressure through acid-etched dentin. Unetched dentin, while permitting fluid filtration, restricts bacterial penetration. Penetration of dentin tubules by bacteria reduces the rate of fluid filtration across dentin.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1398-1403
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Dental Research
Volume59
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 1980

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Dentistry

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Bacterial Penetration of Human Dentin in vitro'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this