Bactericidal effects of different laser systems on bacteria adhered to dental implant surfaces: an in vitro study comparing zirconia with titanium

摘要

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine in vitro the anti-bacterial efficacy of two different laser systems (CO₂ and diode) applied to Streptococcus sanguinis or Porphyromonas gingivalis cells in suspensions or adhered to zirconia or titanium dental implant materials, with two different surfaces each.