Oral Health and Dental Management

Periodontist, Indian Naval Hospital Ship Ashwini, colaba, Mumbai, India

Publications

• Research Article   
  Use of Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy as an Adjunct in the Treatment of Peri-Implantitis: A Prospective Study with 24 Months Follow up
  Author(s): Navneet Sheokand*, Mohinder Panwar, Manab Kosala, Oliver Jacob, Sumidha Bansal, Vishvnathe Udayshankar and Lalit Janjani
  
  Introduction: Despite the long-term predictability of Osseointegrated implants, biologic, biomechanical and esthetic complication can occur in a small percentage of cases. With increasing use of dental implants for rehabilitation of missing teeth there is increase in cases of peri-implantitis. Use of photodynamic therapy has showed promising results for management of peri-implantitis. Materials and methods: Sixteen patients of peri-implantitis were selected and randomly assigned to test or control group. Readings were taken at baseline, 6 weeks, 6 months, and 24 months for Probing Pocket Depth (PPD), and Bleeding on Probing (BOP). Control group patients were treated with periodontal therapy whereas test group patients were given photodynamic therapy additionally. Result: 64% reduction in PPD was observed in.. View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2247-2452.21.20.1142

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