Terapia fotodinâmica como adjuvante ao tratamento periodontal

Abstract

The objective of this work was to conduct a literature review on the possible benefits of associating conventional periodontal therapy with photodynamic therapy, through which a photosensitizing agent binds to the target cell and is activated by the agent's resonant light. Based on the reviewed literature, we could see there are benefits to associating therapies, but there is still a need for further studies, mainly to develop a use protocol and which kind of non-invasive treatment techniques are advancing. Nevertheless conventional therapy still remains a very useful and effective option to be adopted.