Photodynamic therapy guidelines for the management of oral leucoplakia / 国际口腔科学杂志·英文版
International Journal of Oral Science
;
(4): 14-14, 2019.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-772270
ABSTRACT
With recent developments in photosensitizers and light delivery systems, topical 5-aminolevulinic acid-mediated photodynamic therapy (ALA-PDT) has become the fourth alternative therapeutic approach in the management of oral leucoplakia (OLK) due to its minimally invasive nature, efficacy, and low risk of systemic side effects and disfigurement. This report presents step-by-step guidelines for applying topical ALA-PDT in the management of OLK based on both the clinical experience of the authors and a systematic review of the current literature. Studies using protocols with standardized parameters and randomized clinical trials at multiple centres with adequate sample sizes and both interim and long-term follow-ups are needed before universally applicable guidelines can be produced in this field.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Photochemotherapy
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Therapeutics
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Leukoplakia, Oral
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Practice Guidelines as Topic
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Photosensitizing Agents
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Therapeutic Uses
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Aminolevulinic Acid
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Methods
Type of study:
Controlled clinical trial
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Practice guideline
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
International Journal of Oral Science
Year:
2019
Type:
Article
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