Fig. 3: The bacterial microleakage apparatus. | BDJ Open

Fig. 3: The bacterial microleakage apparatus.

From: Comparative evaluation of sealing ability and adaptation of gel form of MTA to dentinal walls: an in-vitro study

Fig. 3

A The upper chamber of the apparatus was prepared using a plastic syringe and acrylic. The tooth is inserted such that the apical end is exposed. B The lower chamber of the apparatus- McCartney bottle. C The apparatus assembled together with sterile Muller Hinton broth in the lower chamber and upper chamber inoculated with E. faecalis.

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