Effects of adjunctive daily phototherapy on chronic periodontitis: a randomized single-blind controlled trial.

Gyu-Un Jung Sun-Jong Kim Sun-Jong Kim Eun-Kyoung Pang

Published in: Journal of periodontal & implant science (2014)

Adjunctive PT seems to have clinical benefits, but evidence of its antimicrobial effects is not sufficient. Long-term studies are necessary to develop the most effective PT protocol and compare the effectiveness of PT with and without exogenous photosensitizers.

Keyphrases

randomized controlled trial
photodynamic therapy
systematic review
staphylococcus aureus
study protocol
physical activity
open label
case control