Abstract:Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) can be adopted as a modality for bacterial decontamination before cavity restoration to decrease the risk of secondary caries development. Trials to eliminate the microbial load using cavity disinfectants with no adverse effect on the bond strength of adhesive restoration geared toward the long-term success. C-phycocyanin is a safe photosensitizer to be used in disinfecting cavities before restoration especially in esthetic zone as it does not stain the tooth or the r… Show more
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