Abstract
Microorganisms do play in pulpal and periapical infection. Success of endodontic treatment aims at effective eradication of bacteria from the root canal space. This, in turn, prevents further microbial recolonization. Persistent microbial colonies in the root canal lead to failure of the endodontic treatment. With the advent of photodynamic therapy (PDT), a novel invasive approach is aimed at complete disinfection of root canal with elimination of bacteria. Therefore, this paper aims to highlight the efficiency of PDT in endodontics by reviewing the literature published in journals
Highlights
Various microorganisms play an important role in pulpal and periapical infection
Primary endodontic infections are associated with Gram-negative anaerobic rods whereas secondary endodontic infections are associated with Gram-positive bacteria with no apparent facultative anaerobes [3]
The previous reported that 2.5% sodium hypochlorite and photodynamic therapy (PDT) using 15 μg/mL Toluidine blue and diode light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation (LASER) at a wavelength of 625 nm eliminate E. faecalis in single-rooted canals of freshly extracted teeth [23]
Summary
Microorganisms do play in pulpal and periapical infection. Success of endodontic treatment aims at effective eradication of bacteria from the root canal space. This, in turn, prevents further microbial recolonization. Persistent microbial colonies in the root canal lead to failure of the endodontic treatment. With the advent of photodynamic therapy (PDT), a novel invasive approach is aimed at complete disinfection of root canal with elimination of bacteria. This paper aims to highlight the efficiency of PDT in endodontics by reviewing the literature published in journals
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