Antibiofilm efficacies of cold plasma and er: YAG laser on Staphylococcus aureus biofilm on titanium for nonsurgical treatment of peri-implantitis

Conclusion: CAP showed superior antibiofilm activity on 7-day-old S. aureus biofilm grown over SLA titanium discs, compared to contact and noncontact laser treatment without temperature increase and any damage to the surface of titanium discs.

Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - June 11, 2018 Category: Rural Health Authors: M Ulu T Pekbagriyanik F Ibis S Enhos UK Ercan Source Type: research