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High-intensity laser application in Orthodontics
Eduardo Franzotti Sant'Anna1, Mônica Tirre de Souza Araújo1, Lincoln Issamu Nojima1
1Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Departamento de Odontopediatria e Ortodontia (Rio de Janeiro/RJ, Brazil).
Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics
|January 25, 2018
Summary
High-intensity laser therapy (HILT) offers versatile applications in orthodontics, including soft tissue procedures and hard tissue treatments. While currently underutilized by some practitioners, its use is expected to grow.
Area of Science:
- Dental Science
- Orthodontics
- Laser Therapy
Background:
- Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) and high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) are established in dental practice for surgery and biostimulation.
- LLLT is common in orthodontics for pain management, bone regeneration, and enhancing tooth movement.
- HILT is emerging as an alternative for managing soft tissue complications in orthodontic treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore and discuss the specific applications of high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) within the field of orthodontic treatment.
Main Methods:
- The study reviews the utilization of HILT in various orthodontic surgical procedures.
- Specific surgical applications include gingivectomy, ulotomy, ulectomy, fiberotomy, and frenectomies.
- HILT applications extend to hard tissue and dental restorative material treatments.
Main Results:
- High-intensity laser therapy (HILT) demonstrates a range of applications in orthodontic surgical interventions.
- The therapy is effective for soft tissue management and hard tissue procedures in orthodontics.
Conclusions:
- Lasers, particularly HILT, possess numerous applications in orthodontics but are currently underutilized by some dental professionals.
- The adoption of laser therapies in orthodontics is projected to increase, mirroring trends observed in regions with higher usage.
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