Author/Authors :
Oliveira, Bruna Paloma de Department of Prosthodontics and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - school of dentistry - Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil , Câmara, Andréa Cruz Department of Prosthodontics and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - school of dentistry - Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil , Fernandes Cassimiro da Silva, Patrícia Department of Prosthodontics and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - school of dentistry - Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil , Menezes Aguiar, Carlos Department of Prosthodontics and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - school of dentistry - Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil , Santos Ferreira, Glauco dos Center for Post-Graduation in Dentistry - Seven Lagoons College, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
Abstract :
Introduction: Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has emerged as a powerful tool for conventional endodontic treatment, capable of eradicating microorganisms present in endodontic infections. Despite this, the use of PDT in the surgical endodontic treatment is not well-known.
Case Report: This paper describes the case of a patient with asymptomatic apical periodontitis in a mandibular incisor submitted to surgical endodontic treatment associated with PDT. After conventional procedures, photosensitizer methylene blue (0.01%) was applied to the retrograde cavity for 3 minutes, followed by irradiation with diode laser (100 mW and 660 nm) for 3 minutes. Six months after the procedure, the patient was asymptomatic, and the radiographic examination showed healthy periradicular tissues.
Conclusion: The association of PDT with surgical endodontic treatment was effective, suggesting that this therapy may provide additional benefits to patients when compared to the conventional surgical technique.
