In vitro photodynamic therapy of childhood rhabdomyosarcoma.

Effect of Photodynamic Therapy Using Toluidine Blue on Eikenella corrodens and Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans Biofilms Adhered to Titanium Discs: An In Vitro Study

Background and aim: Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) has been suggested as a novel technique for decontamination of exposed implant surfaces. We aimed to evaluate the effect of aPDT on sandblasted, large-grit, acid-etched (SLA) titanium discs contaminated with Eikenella corrodens (Ec) and Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans (Aa). Materials and methods: In this in-vitro study, twenty...

Dental Complications Following Radiation Therapy in Rhabdomyosarcoma Patient: Report of a rare Case

Rhabdomyosarcoma is a malignant neoplasm and the most common soft tissue sarcoma in children. The current frontline treatment for rhabdomyosarcoma is a multi-modal approach, comprising chemotherapy, surgical resection, and/or radiation therapy. Radiation therapy during odontogenesis can lead to delayed sequel such as hypodontia, microdontia, and dwarfed teeth with underdeveloped roots. This cas...

Is Photodynamic Therapy Effective in Treatment of Periodontal Diseases? A Review of Literature

Photodynamic Inactivation of Endopathogenic Microbiota Using Curcumin- mediated Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy

Root canal disinfection is one of the main factors governing success of endodontic therapy. Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) is presented as a promising antimicrobial therapy that can eliminate microbiota present in infected root canal systems. In this study, a series of experiments investigated the effects of aPDT on cell viability and biofilm degradation ability of endopathogenic mic...

Adhesion and Proliferation of Human Gingival Fibroblasts on Root Surfaces following Photodynamic Therapy: An In Vitro Study

Background and Aim: Previous studies have shown that some dyes used in photodynamic therapy (PDT) have a low pH and may cause root demineralization and remove the smear layer. This study aimed to assess and compare the effects of root biomodification with citric acid and PDT on the adhesion and proliferation of human gingival fibroblasts (HGFs). Materials and Methods: In this in vitro experime...