Journal of lasers in medical sciences
Dec 28, 2024
Photodynamic therapy(PDT)is a minimally invasive technique increasingly used in dentistry for its antimicrobial properties. This research aimed to evaluate the influence of photodynamic therapy (PDT) on the viability of dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs...
Journal of lasers in medical sciences
Nov 26, 2024
Nowadays, antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) has been introduced as one of the minimally invasive methods for disinfection of the surfaces of dental implants. Being derived from seaweed, Chlorella has been used as a photosensitizer in this st...
Journal of lasers in medical sciences
Dec 30, 2020
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a process that uses a light source (e.g. laser), oxygen molecules and a photosensitizing agent. PDT aims to act against pathogens, including those resistant to antimicrobials. The association of PDT with natural drugs, ...
A pivotal issue to achieve success in the treatment of the root canal is root canal disinfection. One of the most important bacteria that infect the root canal is . This study seeks to examine the effectiveness of 3 methods for disinfecting the root...
Journal of lasers in medical sciences
Sep 17, 2018
Hypothyroidism delays wound healing by reducing the synthesis of keratinocytes, fibroblast cells, and collagen. Methods for enhancement of wound healing include laser therapy and hormone therapy. The current study evaluated the combined effect of la...
Journal of lasers in medical sciences
Sep 17, 2018
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a disease of the prostate commonly seen in elderly males known to cause lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) that may require surgery as a part of treatment. Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is cons...
Journal of lasers in medical sciences
Dec 26, 2017
Hypothyroidism is caused by inadequate production and storage of thyroid hormones. Hypothyroidism is associated with delayed wound healing. Laser therapy may stimulate wound regeneration. The aim of this study was to determine the combined effects o...