Question 335 · LDEK · Endodontic retreatment
The main cause of secondary root canal infection is:
- A. Treponema denticola.
- B. Streptococcus species.
- C. Enterococcus faecalis.
- D. Candida albicans.
- E. C and D are correct.
Hint
Think of the facultative Gram-positive coccus that survives high pH and lack of nutrients in treated canals.
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