Does adjunctive photodynamic therapy enhance sodium hypochlorite-based root canal disinfection? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Jéssica Oliveira-Aguiar; Benjamin Salmon; Pedro Rossato Lourenço; André Luis Faria-e-Silva; Vitória Leite PASCHOINI; Manoel Damião Sousa-Neto; Amanda Pelegrin Candemil

doi:10.1016/j.pdpdt.2026.105400

February 14, 2026Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic TherapyOpen Access

Does adjunctive photodynamic therapy enhance sodium hypochlorite-based root canal disinfection? A systematic review and meta-analysis

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Key Points

Adjunctive photodynamic therapy may enhance sodium hypochlorite-based root canal disinfection, providing microbiological support.
Microbiological evidence suggests improved disinfection outcomes with adjunctive techniques in root canal treatments.
Systematic review and meta-analysis of ex vivo studies highlight the potential benefits of photodynamic therapy for root canals.
Findings indicate a need for further exploration of disinfection protocols, emphasizing these adjunctive strategies.

Implication

Systematic review reveals support for adjunctive antimicrobial strategies in root canal disinfection protocols.

Abstract

Although limited to ex vivo evidence, the findings provide microbiological support for adjunctive antimicrobial strategies and may inform the design of future clinical disinfection protocols.

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Oliveira-Aguiar et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Does adjunctive photodynamic therapy enhance sodium hypochlorite-based root canal disinfection? A systematic review and meta-analysis

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Does adjunctive photodynamic therapy enhance sodium hypochlorite-based root canal disinfection? A systematic review and meta-analysis

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