The purpose of this paper is to discuss critically the antibacterial efficacy of intracanal
medicaments on bacterial biofilm. Longitudinal studies were evaluated by a systematic …

Many microorganisms are able to form surface‑attached microbial communities known as
biofilms. In fact, bio‑films are communities of microorganisms attached to a surface and …

Apical periodontitis is a biofilm-mediated infection. The biofilm protects bacteria from host
defenses and increase their resistance to intracanal disinfecting protocols. Understanding …

Microbial biofilm is defined as a sessile multicellular microbial community characterized by
cells that are firmly attached to a surface and enmeshed in a self-produced matrix of …

Laser technology applied to endodontics, initially investigated in 1971, 1 expanded in the
1990s with the development of fiberoptic delivery systems, and lately has undergone an …

Objective: The purpose of this study was to compare secondary intention healing of oral soft
tissues after laser surgery with and without the use of a compound containing amino acids …

In oral pathology, laser devices can provide important advantages, especially in the
treatment of certain lesions. However, there is controversy about the use of some …

Objective: This study sought to assess if discoloration of tooth structures occurs after
photodynamic therapy (PDT) and to determine the efficacy of a protocol to remove the …

Distintos estudios concluyen que el porcentaje de éxito del tratamiento de conductos en
dientes necróticos es menor que en dientes vitales. Hoy día, se postula que la verdadera …

Aim The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of a diode laser when activated
in root canals with varying apical diameters, on the bacteria present beyond the apex of the …