Single Session Of Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy Using Indocyanine Green

Summary

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the use of dental lasers for treatment of periodontal diseases. Commercially available photodynamic therapy for periodontal diseases utilizes methylene blue as a photosensitizer. In this study, the effects of a novel photosensitizer dye, indocyanine green (ICG), as an adjunct to nonsurgical treatment of chronic periodontitis will be evaluated.

Timeline

Start

2012-10

Primary completion

2013-07

Completion

2013-12

Drugs

Indications