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Mohammad K Alam1,2,3, Balqees Alahmari4
1Department of Preventive Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Jouf University, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia.
Journal of Pharmacy & Bioallied Sciences
|April 10, 2024
Summary
Photobiomodulation (PBM) significantly reduces orthodontic treatment duration. This light therapy accelerates teeth alignment and was well-tolerated by patients in a recent clinical trial.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Orthodontics
- Biotechnology
Background:
- Orthodontic treatment (OT) corrects teeth alignment but is often time-consuming.
- Photobiomodulation (PBM) is explored as a method to potentially speed up OT.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of PBM in accelerating orthodontic treatment.
- To compare treatment duration, tooth alignment changes, and patient discomfort between PBM and control groups.
Main Methods:
- A randomized clinical trial involving 60 patients divided into PBM and control groups.
- PBM group received light therapy during orthodontic adjustments.
- Outcomes measured included treatment duration, alignment changes, and discomfort levels.
Main Results:
- The PBM group showed a statistically significant reduction in orthodontic treatment duration.
- Both groups exhibited improvements in tooth alignment.
- Patients receiving PBM reported minimal discomfort.
Conclusions:
- Photobiomodulation is an effective approach to accelerate orthodontic treatment.
- PBM significantly reduces treatment time and is well-tolerated by patients.
