Antibacterial and Antifungal Effect of 405 nm Monochromatic Laser on Endodontopathogenic Microorganisms
Joint Authors
Imamura, Takahiro
Tatehara, Seiko
Takebe, Yusuke
Tokuyama, Reiko
Ohshima, Tomoko
Satomura, Kazuhito
Meada, Nobuko
Source
International Journal of Photoenergy
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-06-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the usefulness of 405 nm monochromatic laser irradiation as an alternative management for prevention and/or treatment of endodontic infections.
A monochromatic laser-emitting device equipped with a 405-nm laser diode was developed.
Using this device, the effect of 405 nm laser irradiation on the growth of Porphyromonas gingivalis, Prevotella intermedia, Enterococcus faecalis, and Candida albicans, which are microorganisms associated with persistent endodontic infections, was evaluated by viable colony counting.
As a result, the irradiation with a 405 nm laser had a significant bactericidal/fungicidal effect on P.
gingivalis, P.
intermedia, and C.
albicans, whereas the growth of E.
faecalis was not affected by the irradiation.
The inhibition rate in P.
gingivalis and P.
intermedia was ~60% and ~80%, respectively, following irradiation at 0.2 W for 300 sec.
The inhibition rate in C.
albicans was ~90% following irradiation at 0.2 W for 1200 sec.
These results indicate that 405 nm monochromatic laser irradiation exerts a bactericidal/fungicidal effect on these microorganisms.
The present study clearly demonstrates that 405 nm laser irradiation is a promising alternative management strategy for prevention and/or treatment of endodontic infections.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Imamura, Takahiro& Tatehara, Seiko& Takebe, Yusuke& Tokuyama, Reiko& Ohshima, Tomoko& Meada, Nobuko…[et al.]. 2014. Antibacterial and Antifungal Effect of 405 nm Monochromatic Laser on Endodontopathogenic Microorganisms. International Journal of Photoenergy،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Imamura, Takahiro…[et al.]. Antibacterial and Antifungal Effect of 405 nm Monochromatic Laser on Endodontopathogenic Microorganisms. International Journal of Photoenergy No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Imamura, Takahiro& Tatehara, Seiko& Takebe, Yusuke& Tokuyama, Reiko& Ohshima, Tomoko& Meada, Nobuko…[et al.]. Antibacterial and Antifungal Effect of 405 nm Monochromatic Laser on Endodontopathogenic Microorganisms. International Journal of Photoenergy. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1036890