Acute pulpal-aleveolar cellulitis syndrome. I. Clinical study of bacterial isolates from pulps and exudates of intact teeth, with description of a specific culture technique.

A wide spectrum of microbes has been demonstrated as etiologic factors in the severest form of acute pulpal-alveolar infection; acute cellulitis. An appreciation of the pathogenic potential or oral microorganisms has been gained. Streptococci have been substantiated as the major group of microbes associated with acute odontogenic infection. Anaerobes, primarily gram-negative, are also significant factors. A culture technique for specific microbial growth has been demonstrated and discussed. A simple and economical procedure has been suggested for transport of culture and office study.