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Study Overview
- Description: This article reviews the extensive applications of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) in dentistry, exploring its mechanisms of action and its potential in various dental indications.
- Source: PubMed
Summary
- Background: The use of lasers in dentistry has been prevalent for decades, primarily focusing on high-power lasers for surgical applications. However, low-level laser therapy (LLLT), also known as photobiomodulation, is emerging as a field of interest due to its biostimulatory effects.
- Mechanism: LLLT utilizes low-power lasers to stimulate cellular functions by inducing photochemical reactions rather than photothermal ones. This leads to various biological effects, including:Analgesic effects: Pain reduction.Anti-inflammatory effects: Reduction of inflammation.Biostimulatory effects: Promotion of cell growth and repair.
- Analgesic effects: Pain reduction.
- Anti-inflammatory effects: Reduction of inflammation.
- Biostimulatory effects: Promotion of cell growth and repair.
- Dental Applications: LLLT has shown a wide range of potential applications in dentistry, including:Oral mucosal lesions: Treatment of aphthous ulcers, herpes labialis, etc.Endodontics: Adjunct to root canal treatment, pain reduction in pulpitis.Periodontics: Adjunct in treating periodontitis, promotion of periodontal tissue regeneration.Orthodontics: Acceleration of tooth movement, reduction of orthodontic pain.Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD): Alleviation of pain and dysfunction associated with TMD.Postoperative healing: Acceleration of wound healing after extractions, implant placements, etc.Tooth sensitivity: Reduction of dentinal hypersensitivity.Facial nerve paralysis: Adjunctive treatment for Bell's palsy.
- Oral mucosal lesions: Treatment of aphthous ulcers, herpes labialis, etc.
- Endodontics: Adjunct to root canal treatment, pain reduction in pulpitis.
- Periodontics: Adjunct in treating periodontitis, promotion of periodontal tissue regeneration.
- Orthodontics: Acceleration of tooth movement, reduction of orthodontic pain.
- Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD): Alleviation of pain and dysfunction associated with TMD.
- Postoperative healing: Acceleration of wound healing after extractions, implant placements, etc.
- Tooth sensitivity: Reduction of dentinal hypersensitivity.
- Facial nerve paralysis: Adjunctive treatment for Bell's palsy.
- Conclusion: LLLT offers a non-invasive, painless, and effective treatment option for pain reduction, accelerated healing, and improved function in a variety of dental conditions. With continued advancements in technology and a deeper understanding of its mechanisms, LLLT is expected to further expand its applications in dentistry in the future.
