Abstract
Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) is used as an adjunct to endodontic treatment to enhance microbial reduction. This in vitro study aims to evaluate the efficiency of laser ablation with indocyanine green compared to aPDT using methylene blue (MB) photosensitizer in reducing E. coli biofilms in root canals. The sample will consist of 80 bovine teeth, divided into four groups, acco…