Yijun Li, Yuwang Tu, Lixuan Wu, Suli Xiao, Guanwen Sun
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Abstract
The objective of this study was to provide the first review on the emerging role of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) as an adjunct or alternative to conventional tooth bleaching methods. A detailed literature review of the current knowledge on aPDT bleaching was performed using PubMed and Google Scholar from 2018 to 2024. aPDT targets pigmented substances with precision while minimizing non-specific side effects. Studies have demonstrated that aPDT achieves comparable or superior whitening results to traditional methods, with reduced enamel damage and dentinal hypersensitivity. Antimicrobial action of aPDT further mitigates gingival irritation and secondary infections. aPDT represents a promising innovation in tooth bleaching, offering the dual benefits of aesthetic improvement and biological safety.
期刊介绍：
Lasers in Medical Science (LIMS) has established itself as the leading international journal in the rapidly expanding field of medical and dental applications of lasers and light. It provides a forum for the publication of papers on the technical, experimental, and clinical aspects of the use of medical lasers, including lasers in surgery, endoscopy, angioplasty, hyperthermia of tumors, and photodynamic therapy. In addition to medical laser applications, LIMS presents high-quality manuscripts on a wide range of dental topics, including aesthetic dentistry, endodontics, orthodontics, and prosthodontics.
The journal publishes articles on the medical and dental applications of novel laser technologies, light delivery systems, sensors to monitor laser effects, basic laser-tissue interactions, and the modeling of laser-tissue interactions. Beyond laser applications, LIMS features articles relating to the use of non-laser light-tissue interactions.
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