Periodontal canal microflora culture with antibiotic sensitivity determination
Detects microorganisms in periodontal canal causing root canal and surrounding gum tissue infections; determines antibiotic sensitivity for most effective treatment. Confirms periodontitis and other inflammatory processes.
Deviation mechanism: Periodontal canal — normally contains small bacterial amounts. With tooth/gum barrier disruption, opportunistic bacteria multiply → inflammation, pain, edema. Without treatment, infection spreads to adjacent tissues. Culture detects specific bacteria, quantity, and antibiotic sensitivity.
Recommended for: tooth and gum infection symptom patients; chronic/recurrent post-root-canal inflammation; pre-dental-surgery preparation; antibiotic therapy monitoring; children and adults with complicated periodontitis.
Periodontal canal content collected with sterile instrument
Avoid antibiotics 48-72 hours before (by physician agreement)
Avoid food and colored beverages 2 hours before collection
Collect in sterile conditions and deliver to laboratory quickly
Tooth pain or inflammation, especially with pulpitis or periodontitis; chronic/recurrent post-endodontic inflammation; suspected root canal bacterial infection; antibiotic therapy selection; complicated dental and gum infection treatment monitoring.
Microorganisms detected — species, quantity, and antibiotic sensitivity listed; physician selects individual treatment.
Not detected — pathogenic organism growth not found.
Dentist or physician makes final assessment.
Note: Sensitivity testing only when clinically significant organism detected.
Recommended physicians: Dentist or endodontist; General Practitioner; Pediatric dentist (children).
