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Low Level Laser Therapy in Dentistry
There are 230 positive studies done by 81 universities from 37 different countries showing from 80 to 95% success using LLLT on over 24 different dental procedures.
BULLETS IN THIS LIST?
Alveolitis — (bone infection)
Anesthetic — used alone to replace or in conjunction to enhance the depth or profoundness of dental anesthetic
Aphthae ulcers (canker sores)
Bleeding — postoperative bleeding control
Caries — used prior to drilling to PREVENT tooth yperemia and postoperative pain.
Dentitio dificlis — pain around the coronal tissue of either primary or permanent teeth
Endodontics — root canal — used to flush bacteria out of dentinal tubules and reduce pain associated with root canal
Extraction — used before and after to control bleeding, pain, and speed healing
Gingivitis (bleeding of the gums)
Herpes Zoster — (cold sores)
Hypersensitive dentine — usually at gum line — many over the counter tooth pastes are sold with less benefit than LLLT
Implantology — reduces inflammation, speeds healing, reduces inflammation, and increases bone growth.
Jaw fractures
Leukoplakia — (precancerous tissue)
Lingua geografica
Lip wounds
Mucositis — associated with cancer medications
Nausea — used prior to taking impressions to prevent gagging
Nerve injury
Oedema — (swelling)
Oral surgery
Orthodontics
Pain — regardless of the cause
Pediatric dental treatment
Periodontics
Prosthetics — denture sores
Secondary dentin formation
TMJ/TMD — (temporomandibular joint and associated muscle disorders)