Endodontic treatment associated with photodynamic therapy: case report

Highlights • After six months, total regression of apical periodontitis and no fistula or associated symptoms were observed, after endodontic treatment associated with Photodynamic Therapy (PDT). • The treatment proposed is a viable option for the clinician as it is easy to perform. • This treatment...

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Published in:Photodiagnosis and photodynamic therapy 2016-09, Vol.15, p.105-108
Main Authors: Firmino, Ramon Targino, Brandt, Lorenna Mendes Temóteo, Ribeiro, Gustavo Leite, dos Santos, Katia Simone Alves, de Vasconccelos Catão, Maria Helena Chaves, de Castro Gomes, Daliana Queiroga
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Bacterial Infections - diagnosis
Bacterial Infections - drug therapy
Dental pulp necrosis
Female
Hematology, Oncology and Palliative Medicine
Humans
Internal Medicine
Laser therapy
Methylene Blue - administration & dosage
Periapical Periodontitis - diagnosis
Periapical Periodontitis - drug therapy
Photochemotherapy
Photochemotherapy - methods
Photosensitizing Agents - administration & dosage
Root Canal Irrigants
Root Canal Preparation - methods
Root canal therapy
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Highlights • After six months, total regression of apical periodontitis and no fistula or associated symptoms were observed, after endodontic treatment associated with Photodynamic Therapy (PDT). • The treatment proposed is a viable option for the clinician as it is easy to perform. • This treatment has relatively low-cost and allows the improvement of symptoms in a short period of time.
ISSN:1572-1000
1873-1597
DOI:10.1016/j.pdpdt.2016.06.001