ArticleAntibiotics (Basel, Switzerland)2021
Impact of Adjunctive Laser Irradiation on the Bacterial Load of Dental Root Canals: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.
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- The efficacy of 2780 nm Er,Cr;YSGG and 940 nm Diode Laser in root canal disinfection: A randomized clinical trial.Clinical oral investigations · 2024Trial
- Experimental and theoretical investigation of the antimicrobial effect of femtosecond laser irradiation on contact lens solutions.Archives of microbiology · 2026Article
- CLSM-guided imaging provides new insights into position-dependent limitations of endodontic disinfection.Clinical oral investigations · 2026Article
- The conundrum of current endodontic disinfection strategies in microbial load reduction: a scoping review.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Laser Therapy in the Management of Endodontic-Periodontal Lesions: A Comprehensive Review of Clinical Efficacy and Therapeutic Applications.Journal of lasers in medical sciences · 2026Review
- Efficacy of diode Laser compared to conventional irrigation in endodontic treatment of apical periodontitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in oral health · 2026Review
- Depth-Resolved OCT of Root Canal Walls After Diode-Laser Irradiation: A Descriptive Ex Vivo Study Following a Stereomicroscopy Report.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Diode Laser-Guided Protocol for Endo-Perio Lesions: Toward a Multi-Stage Therapeutic Strategy-A Case Series and Brief Literature Review.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025Review
- CLSM-Guided Imaging to Visualize the Depth of Effective Disinfection in Endodontics.Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Periradicular Temperature Changes and Risk Management During Heat-Inducing Endodontic Disinfection Procedures In Vitro.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Evaluation of the efficiency of smear layer removal during endodontic treatment using scanning electron microscopy: an in vitro study.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Bactericidal Effect of Different Photochemical-Based Therapy Options on Implant Surfaces-An In Vitro Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
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- CLSM-Guided Imaging for Quantifying Endodontic Disinfection.Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Temporary Root Canal Obturation with a Calcium Hydroxide-Based Dressing: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- The application of lasers in vital pulp therapy: a review of histological effects.Lasers in medical science · 2023Review
- Clinical Efficacy of Treatment of Endodontic-Periodontal Lesions: A Systematic Scoping Review of Experimental Studies.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Cytotoxicity and Efficacy in Debris and Smear Layer Removal of HOCl-Based Irrigating Solution: An In Vitro Study.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2022Article
- The Effect of High-Power Lasers on Root Canal Disinfection: A Systematic Review.Journal of lasers in medical sciences · 2022Review
- Specialty-Oriented Graduate Education in Laboratory Medicine at Oral Specialty Hospitals: A Practice-Based Descriptive Analysis.Journal of medical education and curricular developmentArticle
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Abstract
Successful root canal treatment depends on the adequate elimination of pathogenic bacteria. This study evaluated the effectiveness of a novel 445-nm semiconductor laser in reducing bacteria after chemomechanical root canal treatment. Microbiological specimens from 57 patients were collected after emergency endodontic treatment, in the following sequence: 1, removal of the temporary filling material; 2, chemomechanical treatment; 3, rinsing with sodium hypochlorite (3%) along with one of three adjuvant protocols (
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