Use of Tannin as a Photosensitiser in Photodynamic Therapy - Tannin Used in PDT in Endodontics

Photodynamic Therapy, also known as PDT, has emerged as a promising antimicrobial therapy. Enterococcus faecalis has been the most prevalent species in cases of endodontic failure. Safe and effective photosensitisers have been studied by many researchers for the photoinactivation of microorganisms. Tannins, from the French tannin, are phenolic compounds, natural colouring agents that are among the major active constituents derived from plants, justifying the traditional use of plants as anti-inflammatory and healing agents. We therefore tested tannin as a photosensitiser associated with photodynamic therapy as an adjunct to endodontic therapy.

About the author

Graduated in Dentistry from the State University of Paraíba (2006); Master's in Dentistry with a concentration in Integrated Clinical Practice from the University of Potiguar-UNP (2010); PhD in Dentistry with a concentration in Laser Therapy from the Cruzeiro do Sul University-UNICSUL.

Product details

• Authors: Angela T. Araki, M. Cleide A. Braz, M.Cleide A. Braz, Paula Vanessa Da Silva
• Publisher: Our Knowledge Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 26.02.2024
• EAN: 9786207206025
• ISBN: 9786207206025
• No. of pages: 60
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Dentistry