Research Article

Sulfate-Reducing Bacteria: Biofilm Formation and Corrosive Activity in Endodontic Files

Table 2

Distribution of the samples in relation to the methodological applications of microbiological evaluation.

SampleImmersion time (days)Replica of original cultureSRB growth after reimmersion in culture mediumReplica of reimmersion culture

UEF-3445NegativeNot performedNot performed
UEF-4452PositivePositivePositive
UEF-2459NegativePositivePositive
UEF-1459NegativeReduction of culture mediumNegative