Dr David Figdor has published many papers in peer-reviewed journals contributing to scientific and clinical knowledge in Endodontics.
David Figdor, Malin Brundin (2016). Contamination Controls for Analysis of Root Canal Samples by Molecular Methods: An Overlooked and Unsolved Problem.
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Brundin, Figdor, Johansson, Sjögren (2014). Preservation of Bacterial DNA by Human Dentin.
Journal of Endodontics 40:241-245.
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Brundin M, Figdor D, Sundqvist G, Sjögren U (2013). DNA Binding to hydroxyapatite: A potential mechanism for preservation of microbial DNA.
Journal of Endodontics. 39: 211-216.
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Figdor D , Gulabivala K (2011). Survival against the odds: microbiology of root canals associated with post-treatment disease. Endodontic Topics 18: 62–77.
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Brundin M, Figdor D, Roth C, Davies JK, Sundqvist G, Sjögren U (2010). Persistence of dead-cell bacterial DNA in ex vivo root canals and influence of nucleases on DNA decay in vitro. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology and Endodontics 110:789-794.
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Sundqvist G, Figdor D (2010). Åke Möller (1916-2009). International Endodontic Journal 43: 615.
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Richards D, Davies JK, Figdor D (2010). Starvation survival and recovery in serum of Candida albicans compared with Enterococcus faecalis. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology and Endodontics 110:125-30.
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Brundin M, Figdor D, Sundqvist G, Sjögren U (2009). Starvation response and growth in serum of Fusobacterium nucleatum, Peptostreptococcus anaerobius, Prevotella intermedia, and Pseudoramibacter alactolyticus. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology and Endodontics 108: 129–34.
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Young G, Turner S, Davies JK, Sundqvist G, Figdor D (2007). Bacterial DNA persists for extended periods after cell death. Journal of Endodontics 33: 1417-20.
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Figdor D, Sundqvist G (2007). A big role for the very small—understanding the endodontic microbial flora. Australian Dental Journal 2007 52 (Suppl): S38-51.
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Sundqvist G, Figdor D (2003). Life as an endodontic pathogen. Ecological differences between the untreated and root-filled root canals. Endodontic Topics 6: 3–28.
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Figdor D, Davies JK, Sundqvist G (2003). Starvation survival, growth and recovery of Enterococcus faecalis in human serum. Oral Microbiology and Immunology 18: 234-9.
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Figdor D (2002). Apical periodontitis: A very prevalent problem. Guest Editorial. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology and Endodontics 94: 651-2.
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Evans M, Davies JK, Sundqvist G, Figdor D (2001). Mechanisms involved in the resistance of Enterococcus faecalis to calcium hydroxide. International Endodontic Journal 35: 221–228.
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Kalfas S, Figdor D, Sundqvist G (2001). A new bacterial species associated with failed endodontic treatment: Identification and description of Actinomyces radicidentis. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology and Endodontics 92: 208-14.
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Nair PNR, Sjögren U, Figdor D, Sundqvist G (1999). Persistent periapical radiolucencies of root-filled human teeth, failed endodontic treatments, and periapical scars. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology and Endodontics 87: 617-27.
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Figdor D (1998). Endodontic treatment: what can and what can’t be saved. Annals of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons 14: 70-4.
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Jauh-Hsun C, Vinh T, Davies JK, Figdor D (1999). Molecular approaches to the differentiation of Actinomyces species. Oral Microbiology and Immunology 14: 250-6.
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Sundqvist G, Figdor D, Persson S, Sjögren U (1998). Microbiologic analysis of teeth with failed endodontic treatment and the outcome of conservative re-treatment. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology and Endodontics 85: 86-93.
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Sjögren U, Figdor D, Persson S, Sundqvist G (1997). In#uence of infection at the time of root filling on the outcome of endodontic treatment of teeth with apical periodontitis [published erratum appears in Int Endod J 1998 31: 148]. International Endodontic Journal 30: 297-306.
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Figdor D, Davies J (1997). Cell surface structures of Actinomyces israelii. Australian Dental Journal 42: 125-8.
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Gilheany PA, Figdor D, Tyas MJ (1994). Apical dentin permeability and microleakage associated with root end resection and retrograde filling. Journal of Endodontics 20: 22-6.
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Figdor D (1994). Aspects of dentinal and pulpal pain. Pain of dentinal and pulpal origin—a review for the clinician. Annals of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons 12: 131-42.
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Sjögren U, Figdor D, Spångberg L, Sundqvist G (1991). The antimicrobial effect of calcium hydroxide as a short-term intracanal dressing. International Endodontic Journal 24: 119-25.
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Nerwich A, Figdor D, Messer HH (1993). pH changes in root dentin over a 4-week period following root canal dressing with calcium hydroxide. Journal of Endodontics 19: 302-6.
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