Open AccessPhotodynamics in Dentistry - A Review
Author(s) -
Vasundhara Shivanna,
Rucha Nilegaonkar
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
cods - journal of dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2230-8695
DOI - 10.5005/cods-7-1-13
Subject(s) - photodynamic therapy , photosensitizer , medicine , dermatology , dentistry , head and neck cancer , cancer , chemistry , photochemistry , organic chemistry
To overcome limitations of antibiotics like microbial resistance, systemic side effects and limitation of spectrum of microorganisms affected, an effective and alternative therapy needs to replace the conventional treatment. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) consists of a photoactive dye (photosensitizer) that is activated by specific wavelength light in the presence of oxygen. PDT has shown potential in the treatment of oral leukoplakia, oral lichen planus, and head and neck cancer, treatment of bacterial, fungal, parasitic, and viral infections. The absence of mutagenic effects of PDT is an important factor for safety during treatment. How to cite this article Shivanna V, Nilegaonkar R. Photodynamics in Dentistry – A Review. CODS J Dent 2015;7:13-18