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Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery

06-03-2024 | Photodynamic Therapy | REVIEW PAPER

Role of Photodynamic Therapy in Osteonecrosis and Osteoradionecrosis of the Jaws: A Systematic Review

Authors: T. Anish Poorna, E. K. Joshna, Ragavi Alagarsamy, Anunay Pangarikar, Shaikh Sumayyah Almas Quraishi

Published in: Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery

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Abstract

Aim

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a minimally invasive treatment modality that has been used clinically for early stage and inoperable cancers. Successful use of this atraumatic therapy in osteoradionecrosis (ORN) and osteonecrosis of the jaws (ONJ) has been documented in the literature. The aim of this review was to systematically evaluate the role of photodynamic therapy in ORN and ONJ.

Methods

Two independent reviewers conducted an elaborate search in PubMed, Google Scholar and Cochrane’s CENTRAL database for studies published on PDT as stand-alone or adjuvant therapy in ORN/ONJ until June 2022. The present study was based on Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. Demographic data, type and stage of necrosis of the jaws, site, PDT protocol, time to heal and follow-up were evaluated. Eighteen articles were included totally based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria for final analysis.

Results

A total of 94 patients were included in the present review out of which 36 were males and 58 were females. Five studies reported the use of PDT as an adjuvant therapy in ORN. Thirteen studies reported successful outcomes with PDT in ONJ. Complete epithelialization was achieved with PDT ± other adjuvants in 86/94 (91.48%) patients. The time taken for regression of the lesion ranged between 4 days and 12 months with PDT in the present study.

Conclusion

The reviewed studies demonstrate the effectiveness of PDT, as an adjuvant therapy, in managing various stages of ORN and ONJ.
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Metadata
Title
Role of Photodynamic Therapy in Osteonecrosis and Osteoradionecrosis of the Jaws: A Systematic Review
Authors
T. Anish Poorna
E. K. Joshna
Ragavi Alagarsamy
Anunay Pangarikar
Shaikh Sumayyah Almas Quraishi
Publication date
06-03-2024
Publisher
Springer India
Published in
Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery
Print ISSN: 0972-8279
Electronic ISSN: 0974-942X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12663-024-02127-2