Effects of Low Laser Therapy in Fixed Orthodontic Treatment: Systematic Review

Kishore  Kumar; Adam  Hussein; Irfan  Qamruddin; Tamana  Khatri; Mohammad Khursheed  Alam

doi:10.51253/pafmj.v75i2.9513

Authors

Kishore Kumar Department of Dentistry, University of Sains Malaysia
Adam Hussein epartment of Dentistry, School of Dental Sciences, University Sains Malaysia & College of Dental Medicine, University of Sharjah
Irfan Qamruddin Department of Dentistry, Jinnah Sindh Medical University Karachi Pakistan
Tamana Khatri Department of Dentistry, Conestoga College Kitchener Canada
Mohammad Khursheed Alam Department of Dentistry, Jouf University Sakaka Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51253/pafmj.v75i2.9513

Keywords:

Limited laser therapy, Orthodontic tooth movement, Photo bio-modulation

Abstract

Objective: to determine how low-level laser therapy affects patients' early pain thresholds and the level of tooth movement brought on by orthodontic treatments.

Study Design: Systematic review.

Methodology: Various electronic databases (Google Scholar 145, PubMed = 534, NCBI = 18, and Cochrane = 42) were searched for 743 papers for this purpose. Ten publications were chosen for the systematic review of our topic of interest.

Results: Seven of the ten studies examined for evidence had strong evidence, while just three included moderate evidence. Four of the seven studies with strong evidence had statistically significant conclusions. Three studies with intermediate evidence have shown significant results. LLLT may thereby promote orthodontic tooth movement, according to the evidence.

Conclusion: According to a thorough evaluation of the scientific literature, there is no evidence that LLLT by diode laser increases immediate orthodontic discomfort, although it does encourage orthodontic tooth movement. Limited laser treatment is also helpful for treating discomfort and relieving pain.

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