Investigations of the Antimicrobial Effectiveness of Different Disinfection Protocols Against Endodontic Pathogens in Root Canal Systems
Objective: To compare the antimicrobial effectiveness of erbium-doped yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Er: YAG) laser, ozone therapy, photodynamic therapy (PDT), and sodium hypochlorite against endodontic pathogens. Methods: Standardized root canal models inoculated with Enterococcus faecalis, Pseudomonas a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2024-12-01
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| Series: | Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1116_24 |
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| Summary: | Objective:
To compare the antimicrobial effectiveness of erbium-doped yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Er: YAG) laser, ozone therapy, photodynamic therapy (PDT), and sodium hypochlorite against endodontic pathogens.
Methods:
Standardized root canal models inoculated with Enterococcus faecalis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Candida albicans were treated with Er: YAG laser, 5.25% NaOCl, ozone, or PDT with methylene blue. Microbial loads, treatment time, and depth of penetration were assessed.
Results:
Er: YAG laser demonstrated the highest efficacy against Enterococcus faecalis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, followed by PDT. Effects on Candida albicans were not statistically significant across treatments. Er: YAG achieved the greatest depth of penetration, while PDT required the longest application time.
Conclusions:
Laser and photodynamic therapies show promise as alternatives to traditional chemical disinfection in endodontics, potentially improving treatment outcomes. Further research is needed to optimize these protocols for clinical use. |
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| ISSN: | 0976-4879 0975-7406 |