Bactericidal effects of 310 nm ultraviolet light-emitting diode irradiation on oral bacteria

Bactericidal effects of 310 nm ultraviolet light-emitting diode irradiation on oral bacteria

Abstract Background Ultraviolet (UV) light is used for phototherapy in dermatology, and UVB light (around 310 nm) is effective for treatment of psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. In addition, it is known that UVC light (around 265 nm) has a bactericidal effect, but little is known about the bactericid...

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Main Authors: Ayuko Takada, Kenji Matsushita, Satoru Horioka, Yasushi Furuichi, Yasunori Sumi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-06-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
Subjects:
Phototherapy
Selective toxicity
Reactive oxygen species
Porphyromonas gingivalis
Periodontitis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12903-017-0382-5

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