4.4 Article

Management of orofacial lesions with antimicrobial photodynamic therapy and photobiomodulation protocols in patients with COVID-19: A multicenter case series

Related references

Note: Only part of the references are listed.
Letter Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine

Viral enanthema in oral mucosa: A possible diagnostic challenge in the COVID-19 pandemic

Breno Amaral Rocha et al.

ORAL DISEASES (2021)

Article Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine

Oral lesions in patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection: could the oral cavity be a target organ?

Thais Bianca Brandao et al.

Summary: The oral cavity serves as an important gateway for SARS-CoV-2 infection, with evidence showing that the virus can infect and replicate in the oral mucosa. Patients with COVID-19 often present with oral ulcers and taste disturbances early in the course of the disease, primarily due to viral infection of oral keratinocytes and salivary gland epithelial cells.

ORAL SURGERY ORAL MEDICINE ORAL PATHOLOGY ORAL RADIOLOGY (2021)

Article Oncology

Antiviral photodynamic therapy: Inactivation and inhibition of SARS-CoV-2 in vitro using methylene blue and Radachlorin

Victor A. Svyatchenko et al.

Summary: PDT combined with MB and Radachlorin demonstrated high antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2 in vitro, inactivating viral suspensions with TCID50 greater than 103 and protecting Vero E6 cells from infection.

PHOTODIAGNOSIS AND PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY (2021)

Article Oncology

A combination of phototherapy modalities for extensive lip lesions in a patient with SARS-CoV-2 infection

Marcia Christina Camargo Hernandes Ramires et al.

Summary: This study reported a case of extensive lip lesions in a COVID-19 patient treated with a combination of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) and photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT), achieving complete healing and satisfactory recovery of orofacial functions within a short period. The combination of phototherapy modalities appears to be a promising tool for managing COVID-19-related lip lesions, although further studies are needed to support its efficacy.

PHOTODIAGNOSIS AND PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY (2021)

Article Oncology

Photobiomodulation therapy and antimicrobial photodynamic therapy for orofacial lesions in patients with COVID-19: A case series

Inessa Solek Teixeira et al.

Summary: This study reported a series of cases where a combination of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) and photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) was used for orofacial lesions in patients with COVID-19. It showed marked improvement in tissue repair, pain relief, and satisfactory recovery of orofacial functions in all cases. Based on the results, the protocol combining aPDT with PMBT appeared to be effective in managing COVID-19-related orofacial lesions.

PHOTODIAGNOSIS AND PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY (2021)