Is the chlorophyll derivative Zn(II)e6Me a good photosensitizer to be used in root canal disinfection?

Microorganisms that invade the root canal system have a fundamental role in initiating and sustaining periapical disease. Microbial studies in root canal infections have identified a group of microorganisms that persist after root canal treatment, which are mainly Gram-positive facultative anaerobic bacteria, including enterococci, streptococci, lactobacilli, actinomyces and also yeasts [1,2]. Enterococcus faecalis and Candida albicans are two of the most resistant microorganisms found in infected root canals and have a higher prevalence in secondary infections compared with primary infections [1,3].

Source: Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy - April 20, 2018 Category: Laser Surgery Authors: P. Diogo, M. Mota, C. Fernandes, D. Sequeira, P. Palma, F. Caramelo, M.G.P.M.S. Neves, M.A.F. Faustino, T. Gon çalves, J.M. Santos Source Type: research