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ArticleJournal of conservative dentistry : JCD

Conceptual combination of disinfection in regenerative endodontics: Conventional versus laser-assisted disinfection.

D Divya, Saraswathi V Naik, O S Raju, Bellal Shivani, N Basappa, Archana P Betur

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11 citing papers in PubMed.

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  3. Journal of conservative dentistry and endodontics · 2026
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  9. Laser Applications in Regenerative Endodontics: A Review.Journal of lasers in medical sciences · 2024
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  10. Expert consensus on regenerative endodontic procedures.International journal of oral science · 2022
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6 authors.

D DivyaDepartment of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Bapuji Dental College and Hospital, Davangere, Karnataka, India.
Saraswathi V NaikDepartment of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Bapuji Dental College and Hospital, Davangere, Karnataka, India.
O S RajuDepartment of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Bapuji Dental College and Hospital, Davangere, Karnataka, India.
Bellal ShivaniDepartment of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Bapuji Dental College and Hospital, Davangere, Karnataka, India.
N BasappaDepartment of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Bapuji Dental College and Hospital, Davangere, Karnataka, India.
Archana P BeturDepartment of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Bapuji Dental College and Hospital, Davangere, Karnataka, India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundSuccessful regeneration depends on four key elements of tissue engineering such as stem cells, growth factors, scaffold and sterile environment. Therefore, regenerative endodontic therapy requires higher degree of disinfection for successful outcomes. AIMS AND

objectiveTo evaluate the clinical and radiographic outcome using conventional and laser assisted disinfection in regenerative endodontics at 1, 3 and 6 months. MATERIALS AND

methods18 children with necrotic young permanent teeth were selected for the study. In Group A, in the first appointment AAE (American Association of Endodontics, Clinical Consideration for Regenerative Endodontic Procedure - 2016) disinfection protocol was employed. In Group B laser assisted disinfection (810 nm diode laser, 1 W, 20 ms Pulse length and 20 ms interval duration) was performed. Microbial samples were obtained before and after disinfection to check the level of disinfection. The cases were followed up at 1 month, 3 months and 6 months interval and evaluated for clinical outcome, periapical healing and apical response. Data were statistically analyzed with level of significance set 1% or 5% accordingly (P<0.01 or P<0.05).

resultsOn intragroup comparison there was significant reduction in bacterial count before and after disinfection with respect to laser assisted disinfection group. (

conclusionAlong with AAE 2016 protocol, use of laser assisted disinfection resulted in improved quality of disinfection and an expeditious clinical outcome and periapical healing in necrotic young permanent teeth. Keywords: Disinfection; laser; regenerative endodontics; sodium hypochlorite; tooth apex.

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Disinfectionlaserregenerative endodonticssodium hypochloritetooth apex

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PMCPMC8717846

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