Antibacterial efficacy of non-thermal atmospheric pressure plasma against streptococcus mutans and lactobacillus acidophilus of carious dentin: A clinical study

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Authors

Hamid Kermanshah · Islamic Azad University Dental Branch of Tehran

Mandana Karimi · Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

Fariba Motevasselian · Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Sara Fathollah · Institute of Biocybernetics and Biomedical Engineering

Ali Bahador · Tehran University of Medical Sciences

M J Kharazifard · Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Abstract

Helium-based NTAPP demonstrated a significant antibacterial effect against S. mutans and L. acidophilus in this clinical study, suggesting its potential as an antibacterial treatment for dentin caries lesions.

Topics & Keywords

Plasma Applications and Diagnostics Medical and Biological Ozone Research Laser Applications in Dentistry and Medicine

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Clean water and sanitation

Publication Details

Published in: Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy

Volume 58, pp. 105381-105381

DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2026.105381

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