Degradation of Fusobacterium nucleatum biofilm and quantity of reactive oxygen species due to a combination of photodynamic therapy and 2.5% sodium hypochlorite

• Main Authors: Nanik Zubaidah (Author), Sukaton (Author), Sri Kunarti (Author), Meidi Kurnia Ariani (Author), Dawailatur Rahman Setiady (Author), Dur Muhammad Lashari (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universitas Airlangga, 2023-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: The persistence of microorganisms in the root canal system is one of the leading causes of root canal treatment failure. Biofilms of putative pathogens hidden inside dentin tubules and other root canal ramifications may limit current disinfection protocols. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) wit...