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Title: Predominant microflora associated with human dental periapical abscesses. Author: Oguntebi B, Slee AM, Tanzer JM, Langeland K. Journal: J Clin Microbiol; 1982 May; 15(5):964-66. PubMed ID: 7096563. Abstract: The microflora of periapical abscesses of teeth free of periodontal disease was studied. Permucosal aspiration of abscess contents and anaerobic cultural, microscopic, and biochemical techniques indicated a mixed but somewhat specific and relatively limited facultative and obligate anaerobic flora with Fusobacterium nucleatum and Streptococcus mitis as a frequent pair.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]