Limited Efficacy of Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy in Peri-Implantitis Treatment Among Chemotherapy Patients

Posted: January 9, 2025
The study evaluated the efficacy of non-surgical mechanical debridement (NSMD) with and without antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) in treating peri-implantitis in patients undergoing chemotherapy. Results indicated that a single session of aPDT and NSMD did not significantly improve peri-implant outcomes in these patients or in systemically healthy individuals. The study highlights the importance of long-term follow-up and the need for further clinical trials with multiple aPDT sessions after NSMD to enhance treatment outcomes.

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