TOOTH COLOR CHANGES ASSOCIATED WITH CURCUMIN MEDIATED PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY | ||||
| Alexandria Dental Journal | ||||
| Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 05 August 2025 PDF (394.11 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/adjalexu.2025.344505.1573 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
Nayrouz Bahaa Eldien Soliman  1; Sally Sabra2; Nayera Mokhless3; Rania Elbackly 4
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| 1Teaching assistant at dental biomaterials department, faculty of dentistry, Kafr Elsheikh University | ||||
| 2Associate Professor of biotechnology, Biotechnology department, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt. | ||||
| 3Associate Professor of Endodontics, Conservative dentistry department, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt. | ||||
| 4- Associate Professor of Endodontics, Conservative dentistry department, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt. - Senior researcher, Tissue Engineering Laboratories, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt. | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Background: Antibacterial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) has been suggested as adjunctive treatment during root canal disinfection. Curcumin was introduced as a naturally derived photosensitizer to enhance the effectiveness of aPDT and overcome antibiotic resistance. Aim: To evaluate tooth color changes associated with curcumin used as a photosensitizer for root canal disinfection. Materials and Methods: Evaluation of tooth color changes was done by dividing the teeth into 2 equal groups (n=18). Group I (curcumin modified aPDT) teeth received curcumin + LED. Group II (Conventional aPDT) teeth received methylene blue + Laser. Shade was recorded using a Vita Easy shade spectrophotometer based on the CIEDE2000 color system at baseline, immediately after treatment and after removal of photosensitizer. Analysis: All data were collected, tabulated and statistically analyzed using suitable tests. Results: There was a significant difference between curcumin and methylene blue in their induced tooth color changes (p < 0.0001) with the greatest changes induced by methylene blue (∆E00 = 6.04 1.98). Conclusion: It is better to follow the modified antibacterial photodynamic therapy than the conventional one as curcumin cause less tooth color changes in comparison with methylene blue. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Curcumin; Methylene blue; Photodynamic therapy; Tooth color change | ||||
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