Comparison of the antimicrobial efficacy of calcium hydroxide and photodynamic therapy against enterococcus faecalis and candida albicans in teeth with periapical lesions; an in vivo study

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Elimination of pathological microflora of root canal systems is a major goal in endodontic treatment. This study aimed to compare the antimicrobial efficacy of calcium hydroxide as an intracanal medication and antibacterial photodynamic therapy [aPDT] against Enterococcus faecalis and Candida albicans in teeth with periapical [PA] lesions