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Photodynamic therapy as alternative therapy for periodontal diseases may be beneficial
03-06-2007 · EurekAlert!Photodynamic therapy (PDT) may be an effective way to treat the bacteria associated with periodontal diseases, and could provide a better option than antibiotics or other mechanical methods for treating periodontal diseases, according to a new study published in the March issue of the Journal of Periodontology.
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