Photoactivated decontamination as an alternative method of treatment in endodontics, periodontology and gastroenterology

Abstract

This article presents an updated overview of the literature concerning the applications of photodynamic therapy in endodontics, periodontology and gastroenterology with special reference to the mechanisms of its action. It contains current information about various photosensitizers and gives an overview of several scientific research studies that include their application in root canal treatment, disinfection of periodontal pockets and inflammatory diseases of the upper gastrointestinal tract. This article will discuss the basic reasons and the disease pattern of chronic pulpitis, periodontitis and Helicobacter pylori infection in the mouth cavity.

Keywords

• хронический пульпит
• периодонтит
• воспалительные заболевания пародонта
• хеликобактериоз
• язвенная болезнь двенадцатиперстной кишки
• фотодинамическая терапия
• фотоактивируемая дезинфекция
• фотосенсибилизаторы
• полость рта
• верхние отделы желудочно-кишечного тракта
• h.pylori
• chronic pulpitis
• periodontitis
• periodontal inflammatory diseases
• helicobacteriosis
• peptic ulcer disease
• photodynamic therapy
• photoactivated disinfection
• photosensitizers
• the oral cavity
• the upper gastrointestinal tract
• h.pylori