Treatment of oral fungal infections using photodynamic therapy: Systematic review and meta-analysis
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Date
2021
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Wiley Open Access
Abstract
This systematic review evaluated the evidence for the effectiveness of
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) in treating oral fungal infections, as an alternative to
conventional antifungal medications.Five randomized control trials (168 participants) comparing the treatment
of oral fungal infections using met with our inclusion criteria. Clinical and microbiological improvement was assessed by random-effects meta-analysis. Methodological
quality assessment and heterogeneity were performed using peer-reviewed criteria.
PROSPERO registration: CRD42017076.
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Keywords
Antifungal resistance, Denture stomatitis, Oral fungal infections, Public health, Oral health
Citation
Roomaney, I. A. et al. (2021). Treatment of oral fungal infections using photodynamic therapy: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Clinical and Experimental Dental Research, 7(3), 354–364. https://doi.org/10.1002/cre2.408