Evaluation of efficacy of photodynamic therapy as an adjunct to nonsurgical periodontal therapy in treatment of chronic periodontitis patients: A clinico-microbiological study

Raj, K Ravi; Musalaiah, Svvs; M, Nagasri; Kumar, Pavuluri Aravind; Reddy, P Indeevar; Greeshma, M

doi:10.4103/0970-9290.195622

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“…37,38 Recent studies have proven its role as an adjunct to scaling and root planing and in the treatment of peri-implantitis. [42][43][44] The present study noted that around 36% of the participants have used dental lasers in their practice and only 15% of them are using lasers. Diode lasers are the most commonly used type of laser (85%).…”

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Knowledge and Practice of Dentists toward Dental Lasers and Their Use during and Post-COVID-19 Pandemic Scenario in South India: A Cross-Sectional Analytical Study

Ashifa,

Srinivasan,

Viswanathan

et al. 2024

Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU

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Background The advent of dental lasers has overcome the drawbacks of conventional clinical practice. It is considered to be a safer alternative during and post-coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in terms of infection control and reduced aerosol production. The study aims to assess the knowledge and practice of dentists toward dental lasers and their use during and post-COVID-19 pandemic scenario. Methodology This is a cross-sectional, analytical study conducted among dental professionals in South India. A total of 444 dental professionals participated in the study. A self-administered questionnaire with 15 closed questions was given to the participants. Chi-square test was used to analyze the obtained data. Results The results indicated that the majority of the dental professionals were aware of the use, the types, watts, wavelength, and types of emission of dental lasers. They had good knowledge about the common uses of lasers in dentistry. Majority of the dental professionals had not used dental lasers anytime in their practice, but are willing to adopt it as a safer alternative option during and post-pandemic scenario. Conclusion Application of knowledge of dental laser into clinical practice is beneficial in improving dental care and to enhance infection control.

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“…37 38 Recent studies have proven its role as an adjunct to scaling and root planing and in the treatment of peri-implantitis. 42 43 44…”

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Knowledge and Practice of Dentists toward Dental Lasers and Their Use during and Post-COVID-19 Pandemic Scenario in South India: A Cross-Sectional Analytical Study

Ashifa,

Srinivasan,

Viswanathan

et al. 2024

Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU

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Adjunctive antimicrobial photodynamic therapy for treating periodontal and peri-implant diseases

Jervøe-Storm,

Bunke,

Worthington

et al. 2024

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

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Efficacy of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) for nonsurgical treatment of periodontal disease: a systematic review

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Evaluation of efficacy of photodynamic therapy as an adjunct to nonsurgical periodontal therapy in treatment of chronic periodontitis patients: A clinico-microbiological study

Abstract: PDT in conjunction with SRP has shown additional improvement in periodontal parameters when compared to SRP alone and has a beneficial effect in chronic periodontitis patients.

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Knowledge and Practice of Dentists toward Dental Lasers and Their Use during and Post-COVID-19 Pandemic Scenario in South India: A Cross-Sectional Analytical Study

Knowledge and Practice of Dentists toward Dental Lasers and Their Use during and Post-COVID-19 Pandemic Scenario in South India: A Cross-Sectional Analytical Study

Adjunctive antimicrobial photodynamic therapy for treating periodontal and peri-implant diseases

Efficacy of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) for nonsurgical treatment of periodontal disease: a systematic review

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