Efficacy of 5% Aminolaevulinic Acid and Red Light on <i>Enterococcus faecalis</i> in Infected Root Canals

Efficacy of 5% Aminolaevulinic Acid and Red Light on <i>Enterococcus faecalis</i> in Infected Root Canals

Background: In this ex vivo study, the aim was to evaluate the effects of ALAD and red light on <i>Enterococcus faecalis</i> in infected root canals using a special intracanal fiber. Methods: A total of 70 extracted, single-rooted teeth were used. The teeth were decoronated at the length...

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Main Authors: Teocrito Carlesi, Tatiane Cristina Dotta, Tania Vanessa Pierfelice, Emira D’Amico, Stefania Lepore, Domenico Tripodi, Adriano Piattelli, Simonetta D’Ercole, Morena Petrini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Gels
Subjects:
5-aminolevulinic acid
endodontics
photodynamic therapy
red light
<i>Enterococcus faecalis</i>
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2310-2861/9/2/125

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