Applications of Photodynamic Therapy in Pediatric Dentistry

Petek Doğru; Özlem Martı Akgün

doi:10.61139/ijdor.1809455

Applications of Photodynamic Therapy in Pediatric Dentistry

Abstract

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a treatment modality that utilizes the interaction of a photosensitizer, light of an appropriate wavelength, and oxygen to produce reactive oxygen species that inactivate microorganisms. In pediatric dentistry, PDT has gained increasing attention due to rising antibiotic resistance, the need to avoid invasive procedures, and limitations in biofilm control. The aim of this review is to evaluate the current applications of PDT in pediatric dentistry and its contributions to clinical practice. Evidence from clinical and in vitro studies demonstrates that PDT can be effective in the management of carious lesions, enhancement of restorative procedures, improvement of bonding strength in hypoplastic teeth, and removal of black stains. Furthermore, its minimally invasive nature facilitates patient cooperation in children and offers an adjunctive option to conventional treatments. However, further research is needed to standardize clinical protocols, assess long-term outcomes, and validate findings through larger-scale trials.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Paedodontics

Journal Section

Review

Authors

Petek Doğru ^*
0009-0005-4103-2046
Türkiye

Özlem Martı Akgün
0000-0001-2345-6789
Türkiye

Early Pub Date

April 30, 2026

Publication Date

April 30, 2026

Submission Date

October 23, 2025

Acceptance Date

November 21, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 6 Number: 1

DOI

https://doi.org/10.61139/ijdor.1809455

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https://izlik.org/JA95ST52GF

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APA

Doğru, P., & Akgün, Ö. M. (2026). Applications of Photodynamic Therapy in Pediatric Dentistry. HRU International Journal of Dentistry and Oral Research, 6(1), 67-72. https://doi.org/10.61139/ijdor.1809455

AMA

1.Doğru P, Akgün ÖM. Applications of Photodynamic Therapy in Pediatric Dentistry. HRU Int J Dent Oral Res. 2026;6(1):67-72. doi:10.61139/ijdor.1809455

Chicago

Doğru, Petek, and Özlem Martı Akgün. 2026. “Applications of Photodynamic Therapy in Pediatric Dentistry”. HRU International Journal of Dentistry and Oral Research 6 (1): 67-72. https://doi.org/10.61139/ijdor.1809455.

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Doğru P, Akgün ÖM (April 1, 2026) Applications of Photodynamic Therapy in Pediatric Dentistry. HRU International Journal of Dentistry and Oral Research 6 1 67–72.

IEEE

[1]P. Doğru and Ö. M. Akgün, “Applications of Photodynamic Therapy in Pediatric Dentistry”, HRU Int J Dent Oral Res, vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 67–72, Apr. 2026, doi: 10.61139/ijdor.1809455.

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Doğru, Petek - Akgün, Özlem Martı. “Applications of Photodynamic Therapy in Pediatric Dentistry”. HRU International Journal of Dentistry and Oral Research 6/1 (April 1, 2026): 67-72. https://doi.org/10.61139/ijdor.1809455.

JAMA

1.Doğru P, Akgün ÖM. Applications of Photodynamic Therapy in Pediatric Dentistry. HRU Int J Dent Oral Res. 2026;6:67–72.

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Doğru, Petek, and Özlem Martı Akgün. “Applications of Photodynamic Therapy in Pediatric Dentistry”. HRU International Journal of Dentistry and Oral Research, vol. 6, no. 1, Apr. 2026, pp. 67-72, doi:10.61139/ijdor.1809455.

Vancouver

1.Petek Doğru, Özlem Martı Akgün. Applications of Photodynamic Therapy in Pediatric Dentistry. HRU Int J Dent Oral Res. 2026 Apr. 1;6(1):67-72. doi:10.61139/ijdor.1809455