Journal of Oral Science Research ›› 2018, Vol. 34 ›› Issue (5): 467-469.DOI: 10.13701/j.cnki.kqyxyj.2018.05.002

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Research Progress in Photodynamic Therapy for Peri-implantitis.

YANG Hai-li1, ZOU Hai-xiao1,2*, SONG Li1*   

  1. 1. Department of Stomatology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China;
    2. The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) & Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University. Wuhan 430079, China
  • Received:2017-07-29 Online:2018-05-28 Published:2018-05-29

Abstract: Peri-implantitis is one of the most common complications after dental implantation, which results in the loosing and falling of the implant. It is a complex disease caused by a variety of anaerobic bacteria, and the treatment includes non-surgical and surgical methods. However, both of them have some limitations. Since 1990s, photodynamic therapy (PDT) has gained increasing attention as an alternative treatment approach. This review summarizes the mechanism and influence factor of PDT in the treatment of peri-implantitis, which may provide a guideline for the clinicians.

Key words: Photodynamic therapy, Dental implant, Peri-implantitis