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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU 2018; 08(04): 024-027
DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1708770
Review Article

Applications of Photodynamic Therapy in Management of Periodontal Disease - A Review

Shiny Inasu
1   Post graduate student, Dept of Periodontics, A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Nitte University (Deemed to be University), Mangalore - 575018.
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Biju Thomas
2   Prof and Head, Dept of Periodontics, A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Nitte University (Deemed to be University), Mangalore - 575018.
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Abstract

A novel noninvasive photochemical approach for infection control, namely photodynamic therapy, has received much attention in the treatment of oral diseases which requires three nontoxic ingredients namely visible harmless light, a photosensitizer and oxygen are involved in this therapy. It is based on the principle that a photosensitizer binds to the target cells which when activated by light of a suitable wavelength results in the production of singlet oxygen and other very reactive agents that are extremely toxic to certain cells and bacteria. This article highlights the application of photo-dynamic therapy in management of periodontal disease and its current status.

Keywords

photo-sensitizer - visible light - oxygen - periodontitis - applications


Publication History

Received: 05 November 2015

Accepted: 18 November 2018

Article published online:
21 April 2020

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