What is the potential of antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal photodynamic therapy in dentistry?

Despite the efficacy of aPDT against different types of microorganisms, there are no specific irradiation parameters for its respective photosensitizers due to the significant heterogeneity of clinical trials. Therefore, more studies are needed to determine irradiation protocols and development of new photosensitizers to improve the safety and efficacy of aPDT.