A BACTERIOLOGIC AID IN THE DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF PERIAPI

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A BACTERIOLOGIC AID IN THE DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF PERIAPICAL AND PERIODONTAL ABSCESSES

The aim of the present investigation was to determine whether spirochaetal count could help differentiate between periodontal and periapical abscesses. Twenty three draining abscesses were included, where 15 were diagnosed as periodontal and 8 as periapical abscesses, based on clinical and radiographic data. Exudates samples were collected aseptically and examined by both dark field microscopy and Gram-stained smear. The results revealed a statistically high increase in spirochaetal count in periodontal abscesses compared to periapical ones. The obvious difference appeared to be adequate to differentiate both lesions and establish a rapid chair-side diagnostic aid.
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