Abstract
In order that appropriate clinical interpretation of microflora and drug management of root canal infections would be achieved, the fungi contents of root canal following biomechanical instrumentation were determined. Mucor, yeast, candida, microsporium and fusarium species were recovered at the different stages of instrumentation. The presence of fungi could complicate root canal treatments. The possible implications of these findings in treatment failures are highlighted.
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