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30.10.2017 | Review Article

Efficiency of low-level laser therapy for orthodontic tooth movement: a review

verfasst von: Caroline Fromont-Colson, Mélodie Marquez-Diaz, Zahi Badran, Madline Cuny-Houchmand, Assem Soueidan

Erschienen in: Lasers in Dental Science | Ausgabe 2-4/2017

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Abstract

Purpose

Orthodontic treatment can last between 2 and 3 years. These long treatment times can significantly decrease patient cooperation and yield adverse effects. This review aimed to evaluate the clinical effect of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on the acceleration of orthodontic tooth movement.

Materials and methods

We searched the Cochrane Library, PubMed, and EMBASE and included only studies evaluating the effect of LLLT on orthodontic human tooth movement, according to inclusion criteria.

Results

We included thirteen studies (three controlled clinical trials [CCTs], five randomized clinical trials [RCTs], and five systematic reviews or meta-analyses). Six of the eight clinical trials showed a statistically significant effect on orthodontic tooth movement toward a low-level laser application.

Conclusion

Comparison between studies is difficult because of parameter variability (anchorage, orthodontic appliances, wavelength, and other laser parameters); however, LLLT may be an interesting method to accelerate orthodontic tooth movement. The highest-level studies show that LLLT can accelerate orthodontic movements, but other research must be pursued. This review of the literature seems to suggest concentrating future research regarding the relationship between LLLT and orthodontic tooth movement on wavelengths in infrared radiation approximately 780–810 nm, with a fluence of approximately 5 J/cm2.
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Metadaten
Titel
Efficiency of low-level laser therapy for orthodontic tooth movement: a review
verfasst von
Caroline Fromont-Colson
Mélodie Marquez-Diaz
Zahi Badran
Madline Cuny-Houchmand
Assem Soueidan
Publikationsdatum
30.10.2017
Verlag
Springer International Publishing
Erschienen in
Lasers in Dental Science / Ausgabe 2-4/2017
Elektronische ISSN: 2367-2587
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s41547-017-0010-3

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