Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy

Concepts and Applications

Siddhardha Busi, Ram Prasad, Siddhardha Busi, Ram Prasad, Busi Siddhardha, Busi Siddhardha, Ram Prasad

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Year: 2023
• Print ISBN: 9781032384818
• eBook ISBN: 9781000925340
• Topic: Medicine
• Subtopic: Pharmacology

Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy: Concepts and Applications explores the novel antimicrobial therapeutic technique. As the world searches for new, efficient modalities for fighting microorganisms, this book offers a complete understanding of the concept, and knowledge about the emerging technique 'antimicrobial photodynamic therapy' (aPDT) for the scientific communities and budding researchers. The book aligns concepts, significance, and applications of the technique systematically. Chapters in the book cover microorganisms, pathogenesis, conventional treatment methods, and significance of new treatment approaches to the concept of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy. The authors describe the mechanism behind it, with applications and examples from research studies. The book discusses photosensitisers in detail, with one chapter emphasising natural photosensitisers. Use of nanostructures in the antimicrobial photodynamic therapy is elaborated on, and we conclude with a well-explored application of the therapeutic technique in dentistry.

Features:

• Efficiently covers the topic in detail with scientifically proven examples.
• Applications of the therapeutic approach are well discussed, and readers can learn about the research gaps, challenges, and future of the technique.
• Starts from basics, enabling readers to understand why the approach is relevant and important for study.
• Simplistic elucidated concepts and applications make it accessible at all levels.

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Half Title page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Contents
• Editors
• Contributors
• 1 Introduction to Microorganisms and Pathogenesis
• 2 Conventional Treatments Modalities for Bacterial Infection
• 3 Microbial Biofilms: Medical Importance and Management
• 4 Bacterial Persister Cells and Medical Importance
• 5 Alternative Strategies for Combating Antibiotic Resistance in Microorganisms
• 6 Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy (aPDT) and Mechanism
• 7 Applications of Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy (aPDT)
• 8 Photosensitisers and their Role in Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy
• 9 Natural Photosensitisers for Antimicrobial Therapy
• 10 Nanostructures in Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy
• 11 Photodynamic Antimicrobial Chemotherapy: Advancements and Applications
• 12 Antimicrobial Photodynamic Inactivation of Oral Bacteria
• Index