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Low-Level Laser Therapy in Dentistry

임상가를 위한 특집3 - 치과 영역에서의 저출력레이저요법

  • Im, Yeong-Gwan (Department of Oral Medicine, Chonnam National University Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Ji-Yeon (Department of Dentistry, Seoul Veterans Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Byung-Gook (Department of Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, Chonnam National University)
  • 임영관 (전남대학교 치과병원 구강내과) ;
  • 김지연 (서울보훈병원 치과) ;
  • 김병국 (전남대학교 치의학전문대학원 구강내과학교실)
  • Received : 2011.11.01
  • Accepted : 2011.11.24
  • Published : 2011.11.01
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Abstract

Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is the application of light to pathology to promote tissue regeneration, reduce inflammation, and relieve pain. LLLT has a photochemical effect whereby the light is absorbed and exerts a chemical change. The clinical applications of LLLT include improvement in wound and bone healing processes, control of pain and tooth hypersensitivity, modulation of periodontal inflammation, the prevention and treatment of cancer therapy-induced oral mucositis, management of burning mouth syndrome, and improvement in temporomandibular disorder symptoms. Further research is needed to better elucidate the cellular mechanisms of LLLT and provide a solid scientific basis for the clinical application of LLLT in dentistry.

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