The aim of this study was to perform a systematic review of the literature followed by a meta-
analysis about the efficacy of photodynamic therapy (PDT) on the microorganisms …

Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (APDT) is a promising approach to fight the growing
problem of antimicrobial resistance that threatens health care, food security and agriculture …

The development of novel wound dressings, such as aerogels, with rapid hemostasis and
bactericidal capacities for pre-hospital care is necessary. To prevent the occurrence of …

For deep carious lesions, a more conservative treatment modality (“selective caries
removal”) has been proposed, where only the heavily contaminated dentine is removed. In …

The oral cavity is colonized by several species of microorganisms that can cause dental
caries, periodontal diseases, candidiasis, endodontic infections, and, among other diseases …

Several studies of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) have been performed to
verify the efficiency of this treatment against caries-related microorganisms. Thus, the aim of …

Background Ultraconservative removal of carious tissue is becoming increasingly
highlighted for management of deep caries lesions, and combined with an antimicrobial …

Abstract Background Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaws (MRONJ) incidence are
increasing among elderly. Treatment can be challenging. Prevent or treatment protocols that …

Background Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has demonstrated promising results in the
treatment of several clinical pathologies through the photochemical reaction caused by the …

Methylene blue (MB) can be employed as a photo-activatable antimicrobial drug in
photodynamic therapy (PDT) due to its ability to release oxygen free radicals upon photo …