Confocal Fluorescence Imaging To Evaluate The Effect Of Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy Depth On P. Gingivalis And T. Denticola Biofilms

Periodontal disease which is characterized by inflammatory processes resulting in bone loss induced primarily by bacterial stimulation. Porphyromonas gingivalis and Treponema denticola are two species that are identified as contributing to the i incidence of periodontal disease as well as peri-implantitis [1]. Studies [2 –4] show that these bacteria exhibit symbiotic growth in vitro and a synergistic [5] virulence in co-infection of animal models, and present a significant challenge to traditional antimicrobial treatment modalities [6].

Source: Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy - May 10, 2018 Category: Laser Surgery Authors: Stephen Rogers, Kiyonobu Honma, Thomas S. Mang Source Type: research