Background Periodontitis, a chronic infectious disease, is primarily caused by a dysbiotic
microbiome, leading to the destruction of tooth‐supporting tissues and tooth loss …

Periodontitis and peri-implantitis are common in the population worldwide. Periodontal
diseases affect approximately 50% of adults, while mucositis affects 80% of patients with …

Innovative non-antibiotic compounds such as graphene oxide (GO) and light-emitting diodes
(LEDs) may represent a valid strategy for managing chronic wound infections related to …

The present study aims to discuss the main factors involving the use of 5-aminolevulinic acid
together with red LED light and its application in endodontic treatment through a narrative …

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a new photodynamic protocol (ALAD-PDT),
consisting of 5% 5-aminolevulinic acid-gel and 630 nm-LED, already used for antibacterial …

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a new photodynamic protocol (ALAD-PDT) on
primary human osteoblasts (hOBs). The ALAD-PDT protocol consists of a heat-sensitive gel …

Background: In this ex vivo study, the aim was to evaluate the effects of ALAD and red light
on Enterococcus faecalis in infected root canals using a special intracanal fiber. Methods: A …

Enterococci spp. are Gram-positive bacteria that cause mild to severe infections, many
associated with the oral cavity, such as periapical infections and healthcare-associated …

Guided bone regeneration (GBR) comprehends the application of membranes to drive bone
healing and to exclude non-osteogenic tissues from interfering with bone regeneration …

This study aimed to evaluate the ability of photodynamic therapy, based on the use of a gel
containing 5% delta aminolaevulinic acid (ALAD) for 45′ followed by irradiation with 630 …