Clinical and histological evaluation of the efficacy of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy used in addition to antibiotic therapy in pericoronitis treatment

Eroğlu, Cennet Neslihan; Tunç, Serap Keskin; Erten, Remzi; Üşümez, Aslıhan

doi:10.1016/j.pdpdt.2018.02.018

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“…Respectively, 17/38 of the articles (44.7%) showed a moderate risk of bias, with ten articles [ 22 , 27 , 32 , 33 , 39 , 42 , 47 , 53 , 58 , 59 ] scoring 7/10, and seven [ 30 , 40 , 41 , 45 , 54 , 56 , 57 ] scoring 6/10.…”

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Laser-Assisted aPDT Protocols in Randomized Controlled Clinical Trials in Dentistry: A Systematic Review

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Background: Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) has been proposed as an effective alternative method for the adjunctive treatment of all classes of oral infections. The multifactorial nature of its mechanism of action correlates with various influencing factors, involving parameters concerning both the photosensitizer and the light delivery system. This study aims to critically evaluate the recorded parameters of aPDT applications that use lasers as the light source in randomized clinical trials in dentistry. Methods: PubMed and Cochrane search engines were used to identify human clinical trials of aPDT therapy in dentistry. After applying specific keywords, additional filters, inclusion and exclusion criteria, the initial number of 7744 articles was reduced to 38. Results: Almost one-half of the articles presented incomplete parameters, whilst the others had different protocols, even with the same photosensitizer and for the same field of application. Conclusions: No safe recommendation for aPDT protocols can be extrapolated for clinical use. Further research investigations should be performed with clear protocols, so that standardization for their potential dental applications can be achieved.

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Laser-Assisted aPDT Protocols in Randomized Controlled Clinical Trials in Dentistry: A Systematic Review

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“…Shahakbari et al compared the efficacy of green tea mouthwash with chlorhexidine to reduce pain and trismus and found that green tea showed better results than chlorhexidine [18]. Other nonsurgical treatments include low-level laser therapy and photodynamic therapy, both of which have beneficial effects in reducing the symptoms of pericoronitis [9,19].…”

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Oral Health-Related Quality of Life and the Use of Oral and Topical Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs for Pericoronitis

Alalwani¹,

Buhara²,

Tüzüm³

2019

Med Sci Monit

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BackgroundPericoronitis is inflammation of the tissue surrounding a third molar, or wisdom tooth. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of oral and topical analgesic nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) on oral health-related quality of life (OHQoL), in terms of oral health and lifestyle, in patients with symptomatic pericoronitis.Material/MethodsThe study included 60 patients who presented with pericoronitis and who did not undergo surgery within the following seven days. The patients were randomly assigned to three groups and were treated with oral diclofenac (N=20), oral flurbiprofen (N=20), and topical benzydamine (N=20). OHQoL was assessed for all study participants with a self-reported eight-item scale that was developed to evaluate pericoronitis. The total OHQoL scores were calculated for each day during the seven-day study period.ResultsThe study group treated with topical benzydamine had a significantly greater improvement in the OHQoL scores compared with the oral diclofenac and oral flurbiprofen groups on the first four days. Comparison of patients treated with diclofenac and flurbiprofen showed no significant differences for all seven days. A significant initial improvement in OHQoL was found on day 1 for the benzydamine group, on day 2 for the flurbiprofen group, and day 3 for the diclofenac group.ConclusionsIn this study, topical benzydamine was found to be a more effective alternative to oral NSAID analgesics, diclofenac and flurbiprofen, in improving OHQoL in patients with pericoronitis.

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“…Additionally, tablet Paracetamol can be added as 500 mg 3 times a day. In severe cases, Amoxicillin 500 mg three times a day and Metronidazole 400 mg 3 times a day may be prescribed [11].…”

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Role of Telemedicine for Facio-Odontogenic Pain Management During COVID-19 Pandemic

Bhushan¹,

Kulkarni

Sharma

2020

J. Maxillofac. Oral Surg.

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Introduction As the COVID-19 pandemic is increasingly griping the world, the entire landscape of existing patient management needs to be changed to avoid spread of Corona virus. In cases of emergencies, there is no option other than getting in-person consultations with doctors. But, in non-emergency patients, telemedicine can serve as a boon. Material and methods In this article, we have tried to summarize the rules, regulations and protocols in accordance with government guidelines along with practical management for urgencies in dento-/oro-facial pains. Conclusion If used wisely and as per recommendations, telemedicine is a very useful tool in the present COVID-19 pandemic, to avoid spread of infection to patients as well as health care workers.

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Clinical and histological evaluation of the efficacy of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy used in addition to antibiotic therapy in pericoronitis treatment

Cited by 19 publications

References 25 publications

Laser-Assisted aPDT Protocols in Randomized Controlled Clinical Trials in Dentistry: A Systematic Review

Laser-Assisted aPDT Protocols in Randomized Controlled Clinical Trials in Dentistry: A Systematic Review

Oral Health-Related Quality of Life and the Use of Oral and Topical Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs for Pericoronitis

Role of Telemedicine for Facio-Odontogenic Pain Management During COVID-19 Pandemic

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