Baba Farid University Dental Journal
  • Year: 2025
  • Volume: 15
  • Issue: 1

Unmasking the dark side: Illuminating the virulence factor symphony of endodontic pathogens

1Post Graduate Student, Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Baba Jaswant Singh Dental College, Ludhiana, Punjab, India

2Dean Research, Professor and Head, Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Baba Jaswant Singh Dental College, Ludhiana, Punjab, India

3Post Graduate Heath Management, St. Lawrence College, Canada

*Corresponding Author: Harpreet Singh, Dean Research, Professor and Head, Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Baba Jaswant Singh Dental College, Ludhiana, Punjab, India, Email: hsgentledental@gmail.com

Online published on 19 August, 2025.

Abstract

Endodontic infections, characterized by colonizing the root canal system by pathogenic microorganisms, pose significant challenges in dental practice. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the virulence-associated with endodontic infections, shedding light on the intricate mechanisms, contributing factors, and potential implications. As advancements in microbiology and molecular biology continue to unravel the complexities of these infections, a more targeted and effective approach to diagnosis, treatment, and prevention can be developed to enhance patient care and oral health.

Keywords

Endodontic infection, Immune response, Microbiology, Pathogenicity, Virulence