Journal of Lasers, Optics & Photonics

Department of Periodontology, Instituto Cultural Newton Paiva Ferreira, R. Mal. Foch, 15 - Grajaú, Belo Horizonte - MG, 30431-189, Brazil

Publications

• Brief Report   
  Microrganism Collected in Periodontal Pocket Inactivation through Photodynamic Therapy: Pilot Project of an In vitro Study
  Author(s): Rafael Monteiro*
  
  This pilot study evaluated in vitro whether photodynamic therapy and the application of methylene blue are effective methods for eliminating microorganisms collected in periodontal pockets deeper than 5mm and cultivated in a petri dish. The study design consisted in the division of control group (G1) and two test groups (G2 and G3). Material resulting from subgingival scraping was collected in a region were periodontal pocket range from 5 to 7 mm in 1 patient, and this material was used to make a smear in a previously prepared culture medium, using a flamed bacteriological loop, inside a laminar flow hood. The growth of the cultures was monitored in a 36? incubator during 72 hours and after that period, tests of application of methylene blue 0.005% were performed in G2 and methylene blue 0.005% associated with photodynamic therapy in G3. 48 hours after this intervention.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2469-410X.2023.10.89

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