Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy as a new approach for the treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis: preliminary results.

In this work, we present the efficacy of photodynamic therapy against yeast cells in an animal model. We tested two photosensitizers, methylene blue and protoporphyrin IX. Thirty-seven female BALB-c mice with a body mass of 20-25 g were used.

Photodynamic inactivation of Candida albicans biofilm: Influence of the radiant energy and photosensitizer charge.

Background: The aim of this study is to investigate the photoinactivation of C. albicans biofilm on acrylic resin discs (the standard material for dental prosthesis) using the photosensitizers Methylene Blue and a Protoporphyrin IX.

Methods: Eighteen thermally activated Methyl Methacrylate Polymers were used for the biofilm growth of Candida albicans ATCC 10231.

Photodynamic therapy as novel treatment for halitosis in adolescents: a case series study.

Introduction: Halitosis is a common problem that affects a large portion of the population worldwide. The origin of this condition is oral in 90% of cases and systemic in 10% of cases. The foul odor is caused mainly by volatile sulfur compounds produced by Gram-negative bacteria.

Photodynamic therapy as a novel treatment for halitosis in adolescents: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

Background: Halitosis is a common problem that affects a large portion of the population worldwide. The origin of this condition is oral in 90% and systemic in 10% of cases. The unpleasant odor is mainly the result of volatile sulfur compounds produced by Gram-negative bacteria.