Photodynamic therapy, a new trend in endodontics for the removal of Enterococcus faecalis

• Autores: Calderón Augusto, José Carlos Martín, Cassana Rojas, Luis Rodrigo, Villar Zapata, Jean Carlo, Velásquez Huamán, Zulema
• Formato: artículo
• Fecha de Publicación: 2024
• Institución: Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
• Repositorio: Revistas - Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
• Lenguaje: español; inglés
• OAI Identifier: oai:revistas.upch.edu.pe:article/5333
• Enlace del recurso: https://revistas.upch.edu.pe/index.php/REH/article/view/5333
• Nivel de acceso: acceso abierto
• Materia: Enterococcus faecalis; terapia fotodinámica; fotosensibilizantes; photodynamic therapy; photosensitizers; terapia fotodinâmica; fotossensibilizadores

Disinfection is achieved through procedures such as instrumentation, irrigation, and intra-canal medication; however, these are not enough since several studies have reported E. faecalis as one of the most prevalent persistent microorganisms in root canal treatments that have not achieved healing of the periapical tissues. Efforts have been made to improve disinfection protocols by including different technological tools, as in the case of photodynamic therapy, which uses a light source and photosensitizing substances that favor the process of elimination of the remaining bacteria within the root canal system. The present review of scientific literature delves into the clinical importance of photodynamic therapy and its effect on the disinfection and inhibition of E. faecalis within the root canal system, which has become a key element for the success of endodontic treatment.