Volume : II, Issue : XI, November - 2013

Laser Assisted Photodynamic therapy for periodontal diseases: A strategic review

Dr Radhika Nb, Dr Col Retd Sk Ojha, Dr Sachin B Mangalekar, Dr. Nandakishore Reddy, Maj Satisha Ts, Dr. Laxmi H

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The primary etiological factor in any form of the gingival or periodontal disease is microbial dental plaque, but there is a dynamic interaction between the microbial challenge and host response. The oral cavity is the major reservoir of a variety of pathogens including bacteria, fungi and viruses. Most of the dental pathogenic microorganisms are highly resistant to the known and newly developed antibiotics and appear responsible to the expansion of dental complications. Photodynamic killing of periodontopathogenic bacteria may be an alternative to the systemic application of antibacterial drugs used in the treatment of periodontal diseases. Even though the method is still in the experimental stage, increasing bacterial resistance problems may promote the introduction of photodynamic therapy (PDT) into periodontal practice. PDT also represents a novel therapeutic approach in the management of oral biofilms. Studies are now leading toward selective photosensitizers, since killing the entire flora leaves patients open to opportunistic infections. Keeping this in consideration this review mainly focuses on the application of photodynamic technology as antimicrobial agent in adjunct to the routine oral prophylaxis around the natural dentition as well as implant prosthesis

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Dr Radhika NB, Dr Col(retd) SK Ojha, Dr Sachin B Mangalekar, Dr. Nandakishore Reddy, Maj Satisha TS, Dr. Laxmi Hombal / Laser Assisted Photodynamic therapy for periodontal diseases: A strategic review / International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol.2, Issue.11 November 2013

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