Application of high-power diode laser and photodynamic therapy in endodontic treatment: Review of the literature

Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine

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Marković Dejan¹  Rakašević Dragana¹  Trišić Dijana¹ 

[1] Univerzitet u Beogradu

关键词: Diode Laser;    Photodynamic Therapy;    Endodontics;   

DOI  :  10.1515/bjdm-2015-0038

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Walter de Gruyter GmbH

【 摘 要 】

Lasers have found important role in clinical application, science and scientific research. The aim of this review is to focus on using soft tissue laser in endodontic treatments. The main goal of endodontic treatment is elimination of pathogenic microorganisms from root canal system. Laser light has the ability to reach parts of the tissue and areas where classical techniques and instruments cannot. New approaches to disinfecting root canals have been proposed recently, which include the use of high-power diode lasers, as well as disinfection of the root canal by using photodynamic therapy. A research is necessary to define a precise protocol for high-power laser and photodynamic therapy in treatment of the root canal system.

【 授权许可】

CC BY