Use of photosensitizers in photodynamic therapy combined with scaling and root planing for the treatment of periodontitis: a systematic and qualitative review

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Systematic review highlights effectiveness of photosensitizers combined with scaling and root planing for periodontitis treatment.

Photodynamic therapy with photosensitizers enhances outcomes in treating periodontitis compared to traditional methods.
Out of 2016 initial studies, 13 met inclusion criteria, with five classified as level I evidence showing significant efficacy.
Caution is advised in interpreting results from lower-level studies due to potential bias in methodology.
Short-term clinical improvements were noted, indicating promising benefits for combining treatments in periodontitis management.

Câmara et al. (2025) studied this question.

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