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OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to assess the effect of adjunctive photodynamic therapy (PDT) (using 810 nm diode laser and Indocyanine green as photosensitizer) in chronic periodontitis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Patients with untreated chronic periodontitis were included. Treatment was done according to a split mouth design. All sites received periodontal treatment comprising scaling and root-planing (SRP). Test group were additionally treated with PDT. Plaque Index (PI), Gingival Index (GI), Probing Pocket Depth (PPD) and Relative Attachment Level (RAL) were evaluated at baseline, 1 month and 3 months. RESULTS: Mean baseline values for PI, GI, PPD and RAL were not different in the test group and control group. Statistical significant difference in PPD and RAL, 3 months after treatment was seen in test group as compared to the control group. CONCLUSIONS: In patients with chronic periodontitis, clinical outcomes of conventional SRP can be improved by adjunctive PDT.
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Periodontite Crônica/terapia , Raspagem Dentária/métodos , Verde de Indocianina/uso terapêutico , Fotoquimioterapia/métodos , Aplainamento Radicular/métodos , Adulto , Terapia Combinada , Índice de Placa Dentária , Humanos , Lasers Semicondutores/uso terapêutico , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Perda da Inserção Periodontal/classificação , Perda da Inserção Periodontal/terapia , Índice Periodontal , Bolsa Periodontal/classificação , Bolsa Periodontal/terapia , Fármacos Fotossensibilizantes/uso terapêutico , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
Implants have gained tremendous popularity as a treatment modality for replacement of missing teeth in adults. There is extensive research present on the use of implants in adults, but there is a dearth of data available on the same in adolescents. The treatment planning and execution of implant placement in adolescents is still in its infancy. This review article is an attempt to bring together available literature.