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Photodynamic therapy in periodontitis: A narrative review.

Min NiePeipei ZhangJanak Lal PathakXiaoyu WangYafei WuJingmei YangYuqin Shen
Published in: Photodermatology, photoimmunology & photomedicine (2024)
PDT offers a promising adjunctive treatment for periodontitis, with benefits in bacterial reduction, tissue healing, and immune modulation. This article highlights the potential of PDT in periodontal therapy and emphasizes the need for further research to refine its clinical application and efficacy.
Keyphrases
  • photodynamic therapy
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  • combination therapy
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