ConclusionPeriodontal treatment with SRP ?+?aPDT in multiples episodes was not able to promote additional clinical, immunological, and microbiological benefits in smokers when compared SRP alone in patients with chronic periodontitis.Clinical relevanceMultiple episodes of aPDT adjunctive to non-surgical treatment did not improve significantly the clinical, immunological, and microbiological parameters when compared with SRP alone. More randomized clinical trials are needed to evaluate adjuvant therapies for scaling and root planning in smokers with chronic periodontitis.ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03039244 (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
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