Comparison of the bactericidal efficacy of photodynamic therapy, 2.5% sodium hypochlorite, and 2% chlorhexidine against Enterococcous faecalis in root canals; an in vitro study

Comparison of the bactericidal efficacy of photodynamic therapy, 2.5% sodium hypochlorite, and 2% chlorhexidine against Enterococcous faecalis in root canals; an in vitro study

Background : Enterococcus faecalis has been widely used as a valuable microbiological pathogen for in vitro studies due to its ability to successfully colonize the root canal in a biofilm-like style, invade dentinal tubules, and resist endodontic treatment procedures.The aim of this study was to com...

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Main Authors: Shahram Vaziri, Ali Kangarlou, Razieh Shahbazi, Amin Nazari Nasab, Mandana Naseri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2012-01-01
Series:Dental Research Journal
Subjects:
Enterococcus faecalis
sodium hypochlorite
photosensitization
root canals
toluidine blue
Online Access:http://www.drjjournal.net/article.asp?issn=1735-3327;year=2012;volume=9;issue=5;spage=613;epage=618;aulast=Vaziri

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