Open AccessThe Effect of Photodynamic Therapy on Oral-Premalignant Lesions: A Systematic Review
Author(s) -
R. Choudhary,
SS. Reddy,
Ravleen Nagi,
R. Nagaraju,
SP. Kunjumon,
R. Sen
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of clinical and experimental dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.481
H-Index - 23
ISSN - 1989-5488
DOI - 10.4317/jced.59348
Subject(s) - photodynamic therapy , medicine , dermatology , leukoplakia , oral lichen planus , photosensitizer , dentistry , cancer , chemistry , organic chemistry
Dentists now have access to a wide range of unique treatment methods as a result of substantial scientific and technological breakthroughs in the field of dentistry. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a non-invasive treatment procedure that use photosensitizers, a specific wavelength of light, and the production of singlet oxygen and reactive oxygen species (ROS) to kill undesired eukaryotic cells (such as oral tumors) and harmful microbes. In several disciplines of dentistry, it is seen as a valid therapeutic option. The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness and side effects of PDT in the treatment of oral premalignant lesions.