Journal of Dentistry
Volume 34, Issue 6 , Pages 363-371 , July 2006

Antibacterial action of photoactivated disinfection {PAD} used on endodontic bacteria in planktonic suspension and in artificial and human root canals

  • Jill A. Williams

      Affiliations

    • Department of Biomaterials in Relation to Dentistry, Medical Science Building, Queen Mary University of London, Mile End Road, London E1 4NS, UK
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel./fax: +44 20 7882 7977.
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  • Gavin J. Pearson

      Affiliations

    • Department of Biomaterials in Relation to Dentistry, Medical Science Building, Queen Mary University of London, Mile End Road, London E1 4NS, UK
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  • M. John Colles

      Affiliations

    • Denfotex Light Systems Ltd., Inverkeithing, Fife, UK

Received 1 May 2005 ,Revised 25 August 2005 ,Accepted 26 August 2005.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2005.08.002

Journal of Dentistry
Volume 34, Issue 6 , Pages 363-371 , July 2006

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