Novel Method to Target Apical Periodontitis Worsened by Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Researchers found that inflammatory bowel disease worsens apical periodontitis through increased inflammation and neutrophil activity in jawbone. Using a laser system to deliver an immunosuppressant directly into affected bone tissue reduced bone loss in this combined condition.

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