Fig. 1.
Viability (mean + SD) of S. mutans as planktonic cells in suspension and sessile cells (biofilms) on tooth slices treated with; Laser, TBO, and Laser with TBO relative to controls (100% viability). Asterisk symbol represents statistically significant differences in viability in comparison to treatment with laser alone and TBO alone.
Fig. 2.
Viability (mean + SD) of L. casei as planktonic cells in suspension and sessile cells (biofilms) on tooth slices treated with; Laser, TBO, and Laser with TBO relative to controls (100% viability). Asterisk symbol represents statistically significant differences in viability in comparison to treatment with laser alone and TBO alone.
Fig. 3.
Viability (mean + SD) of A. viscosus as planktonic cells in suspension and sessile cells (biofilms) on tooth slices treated with; Laser, TBO, and Laser with TBO relative to controls (100% viability). Asterisk symbol represents statistically significant differences in viability in comparison to treatment with laser alone and TBO alone.
Fig. 4.
Viability (mean + SD) of S. salivarius as planktonic cells in suspension and sessile cells (biofilms) on tooth slices treated with; Laser, TBO, and Laser with TBO relative to controls (100% viability).