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How Can Photodynamic Therapy Help in the Prevention of Oral Problems?

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Are you familiar with light therapy or PDT? PDT is effective in treating a range of ailments from the skin and mouth infections to internal tumours. It generally uses two components, internally or topically introduced photosensitizing agents and light.

Neil Finsen of Denmark initially observed the effectiveness of light therapy in treating skin infections. He is a Nobel Prize of medicine awardee in developing light-based treatments for skin infections in 1890. His extensive research with light from small active rays to UV radiation has enabled other scientists in using light sources as a therapeutic technique. Oskar Raab of Germany followed Finsen’s studies. He observed that a fluorescent dyed protozoan cell dies when exposed to illumination in 1900. From then until now, ongoing investigations have been made to explore its use in the health industry.

How PDT System Works

PDT was utilised in dentistry as a non-invasive method in the treatment of gum diseases. The concept of PDT included using two non-toxic chemical agents known as photosensitizers and light with a specific wavelength. The light activates the photosensitizer to produce single oxygen and reactive oxygen to kill unwanted infection-causing bacteria.

PDT induces two types of a chemical reaction. One is through the release of heat, and the other is in the form of light. First, the photosensitizing agent adheres to the bacterial cell membrane. Photosensitizers absorb the light changing one of its electrons into an excited stage resulting in the formation of singlet oxygen. The excited molecule now needs to go back to its original state by either internal conversion or fluorescence. It’s like a heat or light bomb for the bacteria damaging its protective covering, resulting in its death.

PDT in Dentistry

As antibiotic resistance becomes a world health concern, various alternatives are sourced to limit antibiotic use only when needed. PDT therapy is the leading alternative for antibacterial drugs. The PDT system is used in dentistry as an adjunct treatment to treat localised inflammation in dental implants, manage and prevent periodontitis. If you had dental treatments like a filling or endodontic therapy, you might have observed a piece of equipment used by the dentist that uses blue light. This light is used to cure fillings and sterilise areas inside gums, teeth, and the root canal preventing reinfection and promoting healing.

PDT System in Preventive Dentistry at Home

Today, PDT therapy is made available for home use. With its proven use in dentistry, dentists worldwide recommend using PDT in the early treatment and prevention of oral diseases. You can stop the proliferation of infection-causing bacteria by breaking down biofilm and killing them in their planktonic or simplest form. This is the most effective way to prevent biofilm accumulation that leads to gum diseases.

Lumoral’s dual light PDT therapy is excellent in safely eliminating harmful oral bacteria without the fear of antibiotic resistance. It targets even the microscopic biofilms, the primary source of cavity formation, on bacteria level before they have a change to accumulates on the teeth’s surface. Lumoral’s photodynamic method is easy to use. Swish your mouth with Lumorinse for 30 seconds to ensure adherence of photosensitizers to the target bacteria. Activate the photosensitizing agent with Lumoral dual-wave light exposure for 10 minutes. Use this twice a week together with regular brushing and flossing to maintain a healthy oral microbiome.

“After the first use, I could already tell that the

surface of the tooth was smoother. After using it a few more times, I noticed

that my teeth felt generally cleaner. My gums stopped bleeding. Very effective

in every way. Easy to use and keeps the teeth in good condition.” — Geert

of UK

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preventive and adjunct therapy for gum diseases. Try it for yourself and take

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