Photodynamic therapy in periodontitis: A narrative review
Min Nie,
Peipei Zhang,
Janak Lal Pathak
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundPeriodontitis, a chronic infectious disease, is primarily caused by a dysbiotic microbiome, leading to the destruction of tooth‐supporting tissues and tooth loss. Photodynamic therapy (PDT), which combines excitation light with photosensitizers (PS) and oxygen to produce antibacterial reactive oxygen species, is emerging as a promising adjuvant treatment for periodontitis.MethodsThis review focuses on studies examining the antibacterial effects of PDT against periodontal pathogens. It also explores t… Show more
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