USE OF THE DEVICE FOR HOLDING THE END OF THE LIGHT LASER IN THE ORAL CAVITY DURING PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC GENERALIZED PERIODONTITIS

Modern medicine is developed and focused on various non-invasive alternative treatment methods of generalized periodontitis (GP), that don’t lead to side effects. One of the promising methods of treatment of generalized periodontitis is photodynamic therapy (PDT). The advantages of PDT in periodontal therapy include its non-invasiveness, ability to target specific pathogens without promoting bacterial resistance. The aim of the study was to compare the effectiveness of using a device to hold the end of a light laser in the oral cavity during PDT in patients with chronic GP. Materials and methods. We examined 30 patients with GP of the II degree of severity. Patients were divided into 2 groups: patients of the main group underwent PDT using a device for holding the end of a light laser, patients of the control group received PDT without using that device. We developed and patented a patent for utility model No. 156529 "Device for holding the end of a light laser in the oral cavity", which was used to carry out this stage of work. The results. Patients from both experimental groups noted a significant improvement in the condition of the gums after the procedure, which indicates the effectiveness of the PDT as such. The device for holding the end of the light laser is ergonomic and allows the procedure itself to be carried out faster and with better quality, as it provides better visibility and provides full access to the periodontal pockets. In addition, its use significantly reduces the time of the procedure for patients. Conclusions. The device for holding the end of the light laser is ergonomic, ensures smooth and stable bringing of the end of the laser LED to any point of the oral cavity and allows the procedure itself to be carried out faster and with better quality, as it provides better visibility and provides full access to the periodontal pockets. Advantage of this device is that it allows the doctor to precisely introduce the laser LED into the periodontal pocket with additional cushioning. The perspective of the research is to further study the action and effect of PDT on the condition of the gums in GP.