Clinical application of photodynamic therapy as an adjunct to the non-surgical treatment of chronic periodontitis: literature review
International Journal of Development Research
Clinical application of photodynamic therapy as an adjunct to the non-surgical treatment of chronic periodontitis: literature review
Received 09th December, 2021; Received in revised form 07th January, 2022; Accepted 20th January, 2022; Published online 26th February, 2022
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The present study aims to evaluate and compare the effects and advantages of photodynamic therapy (PDT) as an adjunct in the treatment of scaling and root planing (RPR), on the reduction of the clinical effects of chronic periodontitis, in relation to RPR alone. Method: Pappers were collected in the PubMed, LILACS and SciElo databases and descriptors were used in English and Portuguese, searched in DeCS: Photodynamic therapy (photodynamic therapy); Lasers (Lasers); Periodontal Medicine; Chronic Periodontitis (Chronic Periodontitis). A total of 35 studies were excluded and 19 were elected. Results: The analyzed studies showed differences in relation to the therapy used in terms of photoinitiators, treatment time and wave spectrum used. However, as a whole, they presented advantages regarding the use of PDT as an adjunct in the treatment of chronic periodontitis. Conclusion: PDT as an adjunct to non-surgical periodontal treatment of chronic periodontitis showed benefits in reducing the clinical aspects of the disease such as plaque index, gingival bleeding and gum inflammation. However, further studies are needed to develop application protocols and guidelines for dentists, and thus ensure the effectiveness and safety of photodynamic therapy in chronic periodontal treatment.
