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RESEARCH ARTICLE

Evaluation of Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy against Streptococcus mutans Biofilm in situ

VH Panhóca, FLE Florez, N Batista de Faria Júnior, Alessandra Nara de Souza Rastelli, JMG Tanomaru, C Kurachi, VS Bagnato

Citation Information : Panhóca V, Florez F, de Faria Júnior NB, de Souza Rastelli AN, Tanomaru J, Kurachi C, Bagnato V. Evaluation of Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy against Streptococcus mutans Biofilm in situ. J Contemp Dent Pract 2016; 17 (3):184-191.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10024-1825

Published Online: 01-07-2016

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2016; The Author(s).


Abstract

Aim

This study investigated the effect of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) over Streptococcus mutans biofilm.

Materials and methods

Eighteen (n = 18) patients were selected and one palatine device with dental blocks was used. The biofilm was treated by curcumin and Photogem® with a LED and the effect was analyzed by CFU/ml.

Results

Although, statistical analysis showed significant reductions for aPDT mainly with Photogem® (p = 0.02), these were low.

Conclusion

The results suggest a low antimicrobial effect of aPDT over S. mutans biofilm. Some parameters used need to be improved.

Clinical Significance

This technique can be a promising in Dentistry.

How to cite this article

Panhóca VH, Florez FLE, Batista de Faria N Jr, Rastelli ANS, Tanomaru JMG, Kurachi C, Bagnato VS. Evaluation of Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy against Streptococcus mutans Biofilm in situ. J Contemp Dent Pract 2016;17(3):184-191.


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