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Clinical, Bacterial, and Prosthodontic Parameters After Implant Abutment Disinfection Using Nd:YAG, Er,Cr:YSGG, Chlorhexidine, and Conventional Steam Before Prosthesis Delivery. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-11-27 Khulud A Al-Aali,Abdulaziz A Alzaid,Mohammad Alsaloum,Khalid K Alanazi,Saad Hamad Almujel
Objective: This 1-year prospective clinical trial was designed to assess the microbial, clinical, radiographic, and prosthetic parameters after disinfection of the implant abutment connection using Er,Cr:YSGG (erbium, chromium-doped: yttrium, scandium, gallium, and garnet) and Nd:YAG (neodymium-doped yttrium, aluminum, garnet). Materials and methods: All the patients were divided into four groups;
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Bibliometric Analysis to Global Research Status Quo on Photobiomodulation. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-11-27 Jing Liu,Dongyun Xia,Min Wei,Shaojing Zhou,Jian Li,Yajuan Weng
Background: Photobiomodulation (PBM) becomes a remedial technology with growing popularity. The primary goal of this article is to conduct a PBM literature review, providing an overall systematic understanding of current and future trends. Methods: A dataset was made with topic retrieval, concerning PBM research retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection. We analyzed to forecast research frontiers
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Adhesive Bond Strength of Restorative Materials to Caries-Affected Dentin Treated with Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-11-21 Yasser F AlFawaz
Objective: This systematic review aimed to evaluate the adhesive bond strength of restorative materials to caries-affected dentin (CAD) treated with antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) in comparison with conventional chemical disinfectants. Methods: Three databases, including the Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed, were searched to address the focused question: "What is the effect of aPDT compared
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Preconditioning with Photobiomodulation as an Effective Method in Preventing Chemotherapy-Induced Oral Mucositis: A Systematic Review. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Marwa Khalil,Omar Hamadah,Maher Saifo
Background: Given the suffering experienced by cancer patients, effective solutions must be found to prevent the most painful and debilitating side effects of anticancer treatment. The use of photobiomodulation (PBM) with specific parameters has been proposed to prevent oral mucositis in adults undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation as well as in head and neck cancer patients receiving
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Management of Oral Lesions in Chikungunya Virus Disease Using Photobiomodulation Therapy: A Therapy Worth Exploring. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Breno Amaral Rocha,Polianne Alves Mendes,Giovanna Ribeiro Souto,Paulo Eduardo Alencar Souza,Soraya de Mattos Camargo Grossmann,Martinho Campolina Rebello Horta
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Comparison Between Optimal Pulsed Technology and Meibomian Gland Massage Treatment for Contact Lens-Related Meibomian Gland Dysfunction. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Bin Zhang,Tao Yao,Wei He
Objective: The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of optimal pulsed technology (OPT) and meibomian gland massage (MGM) in alleviating the signs and symptoms of contact lens-related meibomian gland dysfunction (CL-MGD). Methods: This prospective, randomized, controlled study included 90 patients (180 eyes) diagnosed with CL-MGD and were assigned to the OPT group (n = 60 eyes), MGM
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Application of Laser Treatment in Adhesive Bonding of Liners to Polymethyl Methacrylate Denture Resins: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-10-31 Mai M Alhamdan
Objective: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the influence of laser treatment on adhesive bonding of liners to polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) denture base resins. Methods: The focused question was: "Does the application of laser treatment (Intervention) influence the adhesive bonding strength (Outcome) of liners to PMMA denture base resins (Population) as compared with untreated
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Effects of Photobiomodulation Therapy on Hard Tissue Healing in Rat Tooth Extraction Sockets. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-10-31 Jian Song,Peng-Jie Hao,Da-Peng Xu,Wen-Juan Zhou,Jiang Shang
Objective: To investigate the effects of photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) on hard tissue healing in rat maxillary first molar extraction sockets. Methods: A total of 20 male Wistar rats were used in the study. The right extraction sockets were irradiated with a Ga-Al-As laser (500 mW, 980 nm) for 51.7 J/cm2 every 24 h for 7 days, while the left sockets served as controls. Rats were sacrificed on days
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Thermographic Changes During Soft Tissue Incisions with Diode Infrared Lasers. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-10-30 G Ed Roibu,Jamie Wu,Wei Hou,Rafael Delgado-Ruiz,Georgios E Romanos
Objective: This study aimed to demonstrate temperature changes and heat transfer patterns in soft tissues when using infrared (IR) diode lasers, utilizing thermographic techniques. Methods: Bovine tongue slices (5 mm thick) were placed between two glass slides at 11 cm from a thermographic camera. Twenty-two centimeter-long incisions were made along the soft tissue parallel to the camera capture field
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Development and Application of Prototype System Based on Light-Emitting Diode Arrays (660 nm) with a Top Hat Beam Profile in Order to Optimize Photobiomodulation Protocols for Treatment of Radiation-Induced Oral Mucositis in Rats. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-10-27 Alaba Tolulope Agbele,Ahmad Reza Dehpour,Razieh Mohammad Jafari,Seyed Rabi Mehdi Mahdavi,Arash Elyassi,Mojtaba Seydi,Mahmood Bagheri,Moein Ala,Babak Arji Roudsari,Marjaneh Hejazi
Background: Oral mucositis (OM) is a common adverse effect of radiation to the head and neck. Recent research has shown that extra oral photobiomodulation (EO-PBM) reduces the severity of OM. However, appropriate EO-PBM therapy parameters for OM severity reduction have not been documented. Objective: This work aims to optimize EO-PBM radiation parameters for lowering the severity of radiation-induced
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The Effect of Various Lasers on the Bond Strength Between Orthodontic Brackets and Dental Ceramics: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-10-20 Seyed Ali Mosaddad,Jaafar Abduo,Mehrnaz Zakizade,Hamid Tebyaniyan,Ahmed Hussain
Background/objective: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess how laser conditioning affected brackets bonded to dental ceramics' shear bond strength (SBS). Materials and methods: The study was conducted by searching Pubmed/Medline, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, the Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar up to September 14, 2022. In addition, the reference lists of the relevant articles
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Blue Light-Emitting Diode Irradiation Without a Photosensitizer Alters Oral Microbiome Composition of Ligature-Induced Periodontitis in Mice. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-10-03 Keita Toyoshima,Yujin Ohsugi,Peiya Lin,Keiji Komatsu,Takahiko Shiba,Yasuo Takeuchi,Tomomitsu Hirota,Tsuyoshi Shimohira,Yosuke Tsuchiya,Sayaka Katagiri,Takanori Iwata,Akira Aoki
Objective: This study investigated the suppressive effects of blue light-emitting diode (LED) irradiation on bone resorption and changes in the oral microbiome of mice with ligature-induced periodontitis. Background: Wavelength of blue light has antimicrobial effects; however, whether blue LED irradiation alone inhibits the progression of periodontitis remains unclear. Methods: Nine-week-old male mice
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Veterinary Dental Photobiomodulation: Assessing Post-Treatment Gingival Inflammation in Canines. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-10-03 Andrea H Watson,Cord M Brundage
Objective: This research aims to determine the effect photobiomodulation treatment has on oral inflammation after routine dental prophylaxis in canines. Background: Photobiomodulation therapy after dental procedures has been documented to reduce inflammation in human and animal models. Methods: Canines were randomly assigned into three groups: control group (CG; n = 15), left side treated group (LTG;
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MicroRNA-26 and Related Osteogenic Target Genes Could Play Pivotal Roles in Photobiomodulation and Adipose-Derived Stem Cells-Based Healing of Critical Size Foot Defects in the Rat Model. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-10-03 Hanieh Mohebbi,Elham Siasi,Armin Khosravipour,Mohammadali Asghari,Abdollah Amini,Atarodalsadat Mostafavinia,Mohammad Bayat
Objective: In this study, we aimed to explore the role of MicroRNA-26 in photobiomodulation (PBM)- and adipose-derived stem cell (ADS)-based healing of critical-sized foot fractures in a rat model. Background: PBM and ADS treatments are relatively invasive methods for treating bone defects. Specific and oriented cellular and molecular functions can be induced by applying an appropriate type of PBM
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Management of Cancer Therapy-Induced Oral Mucositis Using Photobiomodulation Therapy: An Overview of Systematic Reviews. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-10-03 Matheus Vieira Nascimento,Fabio Wildson Gurgel Costa,Osias Vieira de Oliveira Filho,Paulo Goberlânio de Barros Silva,Karina Matthes de Freitas Pontes
Objective: To systematically summarize the evidence for photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) in the prevention and treatment of oral mucositis (OM) in patients undergoing cancer treatment. An electronic search was conducted in 8 databases and grey literature. Background: PBMT is recommended for the management of OM resulting from cancer treatment, with several systematic reviews (SRs) being published
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Poly-Ether Ether-Ketone Post Conditioned with Sulfuric Acid, Rose Bengal Activated by Photodynamic Therapy and Sandblasting on Pushout Bond Strength to Radicular Dentin Luted with Methyl Methacrylate and Composite-Based Cement. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-10-01 Thamer Almohareb,Khold Al Ahdal,Ahmed M Maawadh,Ahoud S Alshamrani,Aminah M El Mourad,Fatima Y Al-Bishry,Ali Alrahlah
Objective: Assessment of post surface conditioners [sulfuric acid (SA), Rose Bengal (RB), and sandblasting (SB)] and different luting cements [methyl methacrylate (MMA)-based cement and composite-based cement] on pushout bond strength (PBS) of poly-ether ether-ketone (PEEK) post bonded to canal dentin. Materials and methods: Endodontic treatment was performed on 120 single-rooted human premolar teeth
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Phenylalanine-Arginine-β-Naphthylamide Enhances the Photobactericidal Effect of Methylene Blue on Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-10-01 Lixia He,Shanlin Yang,Weijun Xuan,Xiumei Zhen,Qi Qi,Yongqi Qi,Qingxiang Li,Meixia Du,Michael R Hamblin,Liyi Huang
Objective: To investigate the effectiveness, dosing sequence, concentration, and mechanism of antimicrobial photodynamic inactivation (aPDI) using methylene blue (MB) plus phenylalanine-arginine-β-naphthylamide (PAβN) against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Methods: P. aeruginosa bacterial suspension was incubated with MB for different times (5-240 min), and then, 10 J/cm2 red light was irradiated. The efflux
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Effects of Different Light-Assisted Power Bleaching Techniques on the Penetration of Hydrogen Peroxide into the Pulp Chamber. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-09-28 Fatemeh Pournaghiazar,Soodabeh Kimyai,Mehrnaz Motiei
Background: In-office bleaching is one of the most commonly used procedures for discolored tooth treatment. Although the efficacy of tooth bleaching has been investigated, depending on the applied technique and the used materials, bleaching procedures might irritate the tooth pulp and induce surface changes in enamel. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of four different bleaching techniques
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Removal of Unwanted Hair: Efficacy and Safety of 755-nm Alexandrite Laser Equipped with a 30 mm Spot Handpiece. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-09-04 Domenico Piccolo,Laura Pieri,Irene Fusco,Giustino Gallo,Paolo Bonan
Background: Alexandrite 755 nm laser has been currently recognized one of the gold standards for the permanent hair removal business because of its sufficient tissue penetration and higher affinity for melanin compared with Nd:YAG, making the treatment more incisive and effective. Objective: In this study, we evaluated an Alexandrite 755 nm laser with a 30-mm spot for a new and fast hair removal treatment
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Effects of Photobiomodulation Therapy on Lung Function and Inflammatory Factors in Patients with COVID-19 During Acute Stage. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-09-01 Fatemeh Ehsani,Rasool Bagheri,Mahbubeh Darban,Maral Hemati,Mohammad Bahrami,Fatemeh Sharafieh
Objective: We aimed to evaluate the effects of photobiomodulation therapy on the respiratory function and laboratory parameters in COVID-19 participants with respiratory involvement. Methods: A randomized, double-blind controlled design was used. This study was conducted at Koosar Hospital. Thirty participants with COVID-19 who were hospitalized met the inclusion criteria and were randomly assigned
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Gingivectomy with Diode Laser Versus the Conventional Scalpel Surgery and Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy in Treatment of Orthodontic Treatment-Induced Gingival Enlargement: A Systematic Review. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-09-01 Avideh Maboudi,Reza Fekrazad,Atena Shiva,Negareh Salehabadi,Mahmood Moosazadeh,Hodis Ehsani,Omid Yazdani
Background and objective: Some studies support the superiority of diode laser gingivectomy to scalpel surgery and nonsurgical treatments. However, a systematic review on this topic is lacking. This study aimed to compare gingivectomy with diode laser versus the conventional scalpel surgery and nonsurgical periodontal therapy (NSPT) in the treatment of orthodontic treatment-induced gingival enlargement
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Effect of 810 nm Diode Laser Irradiation on the Time of Initiation and Depth of Anesthesia for Endodontic Treatment of Mandibular First Molars with Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis: A Clinical Trial. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-09-01 Elham Khoshbin,Leila Ghasemi,Rooholah Behroozi,Zahra Khosravi,Afsaneh Rahmati,Loghman Rezaeisoufi,Hamed Karkehabadi
Objective: In endodontic treatments, performing appropriate anesthesia in patients with irreversible pulpitis in mandibular molars may result in pain and severe problems. The irradiation of low-level lasers could be effective in this regard due to its anti-inflammatory and regenerative properties. This study aimed to assess the effect of 810 nm diode laser on the time of initiation and depth of anesthesia
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A Nonrandomized Trial of the Effects of Near-Infrared Photobiomodulation Therapy on Bell's Palsy with a Duration of Greater Than 8 Weeks. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-09-01 Dong Wu,Yan-Ling Zhao,Jing-Yi Sun,Ru-Jun Dai,Kai Cao,Rong-Kun Qu,Yu Wang,Yun-Qing Wu
Objective: To determine whether photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) by class IV Multiwave Locked System laser treatment as an adjunctive therapy could relieve symptoms in patients with Bell's palsy with a duration of greater than 8 weeks. Materials and methods: This nonrandomized controlled trial was conducted from January 2020 to December 2022. Patients were eligible if they had Bell's palsy with a
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Histomorphometric Analysis of the Healing Capacity of Low-Level Laser on Thermally Induced Tongue Ulcers for Gamma-Irradiated Rats. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-09-01 Salwa Farid Ahmed,Ali Mohamed Saafan,Amr H Rasmy,Mostafa A Bakr
Objective: This study aimed to assess the efficacy of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) for treating thermal tongue ulcers in gamma-irradiated rats. Background: Postradiotherapeutic trauma may cause cell death, tissue damage, organ dysfunction, and loss of hematological components. Materials and methods: Thermal ulcers were induced on the dorsal surfaces of tongues of gamma-irradiated rats (15 Gy). Rats
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Effect of Dentin and Zirconia Surface Treatments with Laser Irradiation Versus Sandblasting on the Bonding Ability of Zirconia. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-08-31 Türker Akar,Gülşah İçen
Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effects of laser irradiation applied to zirconia and tooth surfaces on shear bond strength (SBS) compared with acid etching and sandblasting. Background: The effect of laser irradiation on the bond strength between zirconia and adhesives is a controversial issue for dentin surface treatments. In addition, the effects of different combinations of surface
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Efficacy of Transcranial Photobiomodulation on Depressive Symptoms: A Meta-Analysis. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-08-31 Yoonju Cho,Umit Tural,Dan V Iosifescu
Background: Transcranial photobiomodulation (tPBM) is a novel, noninvasive, device-based intervention, which has been tested as a possible treatment for various neurological and psychiatric conditions. Recently, it has been investigated as an innovative treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD). There have been several animal and clinical studies that evaluated the underlying mechanism and the
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The Use of 810 and 1064 nm Lasers on Dental Implants: In Vitro Analysis of Temperature, Surface Alterations, and Biological Behavior in Human Gingival Fibroblasts. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-08-28 Ya-Qun Kong,Xiao-Xi Dong,Ji-Zhi Zhao,Pu-Gen An,Yi-Zhou Li,Rui Ma,You-Jia Tang,Juan Liu,Meng-Lin Cheng,Qian Li
Objective: The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the safety of 810 and 1064 nm laser treatment on dental implants. Background: Peri-implantitis is a challenge for clinicians and researchers. Methods: A pig mandible model was used to evaluate temperature increases during laser irradiation. Surface alterations on processed pure titanium discs were analyzed via scanning electron microscopy
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Acute Effects of Neodymium-Doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet Laser Capsulotomy on Anterior Segment Parameters in Capsular Bag Distension Syndrome. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-08-01 Hamidu Hamisi Gobeka,Furkan Fatih Gülyeşil,Mehmet Cem Sabaner
Background: Capsular bag distension syndrome (CBDS) can be effectively treated using either Neodymium-doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet (Nd:YAG) laser capsulotomy or surgery. Assessing anterior segment, particularly immediately after Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy, could provide clinically relevant information on ocular dynamics, refractive changes, and complication mechanisms, especially in late postoperative
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Comparing Circumferential Supracrestal Fiberotomy with Surgical Scalpel Versus Photobiomodulation in Orthodontic Relapse Reduction: A Clinical Trial. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-08-01 Avideh Maboudi,Reza Fekrazad,Mahmood Moosazadeh,Hanieh Rouhaninezhad,Melika Mollaei,Parastoo Namdar
Objective: This investigation aimed to compare the efficacy of circumferential supracrestal fiberotomy (CSF) with surgical scalpel, laser CSF, and photobiomodulation for reduction of relapse after orthodontic tooth rotation. Background: Relapse is the tendency of teeth to move back to their preoperative position after removal of orthodontic appliances. Materials and methods: This randomized controlled
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Erbium:Yttrium Aluminum Garnet (Er:YAG) Laser: A Minimally Invasive Treatment Method in Selected Patients with Impaired Breathing During Sleep-The Assessment of Treatment Effectiveness After 4 Years. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-08-01 Henryk Frelich,Magdalena Marków,Maciej Tażbirek,Hanna Frelich-Truchel,Maciej Misiołek,Wojciech Ścierski
Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the long-term outcomes of nonablative Er:YAG laser treatment for snoring. Background data: Nonablative Er:YAG laser treatment has been shown to improve subjective quality of sleep without serious adverse effects, but long-term data are lacking. Materials and methods: Twenty-four patients with snoring problems due to soft palate hypertrophy were treated
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Tear Film Lipid Layer Changes Following Combined Effect of Heated Eye Mask with Intense Pulsed Light Therapy for Evaporative Dry Eye: A Randomized Control Study. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-08-01 Liangzhe Li,Jiayan Chen,Guanghao Qin,Yifan Qi,Yimeng Chen,Mingze Li,Qing Zhang,Yuan Cheng,Naici Guo,Salissou Moutari,Jonathan E Moore,Sile Yu,Xingru He,Emmanuel Eric Pazo
Background: Dry eye disease (DED) is a complex ocular surface inflammatory disorder with a multifactorial etiology. Therapies such as intense pulsed light (IPL) and heated eye mask (HEM) have been reported to improve the tear film lipid layer (TFLL) and signs and symptoms of DED. Methods: This randomized study aimed to compare the effects of IPL combined with HEM (IPL+HEM) group, IPL group, and control
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Low-Level Photobiomodulation Therapy Modulates H2O2 Production, TRPC-6, and PGC-1α Levels in the Dystrophic Muscle. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-07-31 Caroline Covatti,Daniela Sayuri Mizobuti,Guilherme Luiz da Rocha,Heloina Nathalliê Mariano da Silva,Caroline Caramano de Lourenço,Adriana Pertille,Elaine Cristina Leite Pereira,Elaine Minatel
Objective: This study evaluated photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) effects on the factors involved in mitochondrial biogenesis, on the mitochondrial respiratory complexes, and on the transient receptor potential canonical channels (such as TRPC-1 and TRPC-6) in in vitro (mdx muscle cells) and in vivo studies (gastrocnemius muscle) from mdx mice, the dystrophin-deficient model of Duchenne muscular dystrophy
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Comparison of 980-nm/1470-nm Dual-Wavelength Fiber Laser Versus Ultrasonic Scalpel Device in Open Thyroidectomy. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-07-31 Faya Liang,Peiliang Lin,Ping Han,Xijun Lin,Renhui Chen,Jingyi Wang,Lanlan Deng,Xin Zou,Tan Cheng,Xiaoming Huang
Background: To investigate the application value of 980-nm/1470-nm dual-wavelength fiber laser in thyroidectomy. Methods: The clinical data of 130 patients undergoing thyroid surgery from March 2017 to December 2018 were retrospectively analyzed. According to the use types of energy devices, the patients were divided into laser group and ultrasonic scalpel group, with 65 patients in each group. The
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Photobiomodulation Therapy in Carpal Tunnel Release: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-07-28 Jia Peng Chuah,Saw Sian Khoo,Tze Yang Chung,Gunasagaran Jayaletchumi
Background: Carpal tunnel release (CTR) is widely accepted as an effective treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome. However, the recovery is often delayed and incomplete. Photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) produces a nonthermal effect on living tissues; it promotes healing, remodels and reduces inflammation of an injured nerve. The purpose of this study was to compare the outcome of CTR between patients
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Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes of Adjunctive Photodynamic Therapy for Treating Peri-Implant Mucositis Among Cigarette Smokers and Diabetics: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-07-28 Nawwaf Al-Hamoudi
Objective: This systematic review aimed to assess the influence of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) as an adjunct to mechanical debridement (MD) on peri-implant clinical and radiographic outcomes among cigarette smokers and diabetics with peri-implant mucositis (piM). Methods: Randomized controlled trials, assessing the clinical and radiographic parameters of aPDT versus MD alone among smokers
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Biomodulation of Induced Tooth Movement by Three Methods, Corticopuncture, Photobiomodulation, and Their Combination: An Animal Study. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-07-01 Bruno Ferreira Botelho,Martha Carolina Torres,Ney Paredes,Aguinaldo Silva Garcez,Won Moon,Selly Sayuri Suzuki
Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the effects of accelerated tooth movement (ATM) methods: corticopuncture (CP), photobiomodulation (PBM), and their combination (CP + PBM) by evaluating tooth displacement, alveolar bone changes, and molecular and cellular response compared with conventional induced tooth movement. Materials and methods: Tooth movement and bone changes were evaluated on
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Pretreatment of Root Dentin Using Photon-Induced Photoacoustic Streaming, Photodynamic Therapy, and Riboflavin with EDTA as a Final Irrigant to Improve Bond Integrity of Glass Fiber Post. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-07-01 Khalid H Almadi,Mazen F Alkahtany
Objective: To evaluate the outcome of post space disinfection using Er,Cr:YSGG laser (ECYL), riboflavin photosensitizer (RFP), and photon-induced photoacoustic streaming (PIPS) along with ethylene diamine tetra acetic acid (EDTA) as final irrigant on the bond values of glass fiber post (GFP) to the canal wall. Materials and methods: Forty human mandibular premolars were subjected to root canal treatment
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Effect of Optical Wedge Rotary on Ablation Efficiency of Femtosecond Laser on Dental Hard Tissue and Restorative Materials. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-07-01 Xiao Zong,Xu Yang,Yuchun Sun,Yong Wang,Chenggang Duan,Hu Chen
Objective: Femtosecond laser (fs-laser) is a novel tooth preparation tool but its ablation efficiency is insufficient. The purpose is to establish a new fs-laser tooth ablation method based on a dual-wedges path ablation system, and explore the efficiency of tooth hard tissue and dental restorative materials ablation. Materials and methods: Extracted third molars, pure titanium, cobalt-chromium alloy
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Effect of Various Lasers With or Without Systemp.desensitizer on Dentine Tubules: An In Vitro Scanning Electron Microscopy Analysis. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-06-29 Xiaoli Wang,Ningning Liu,Minghao Wang,Tong Li,Shengchao Wang,Wenxi He
Objective: The current study was carried out to evaluate the effects of laser and Systemp.desensitizer therapy. Further, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used to determine the effects of individual or combined desensitizers on human dentinal tubules. Background: The most common clinical condition that makes people uncomfortable is dentin hypersensitivity (DH). Both lasers and drugs that reduce
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Integrated Dose-Effect Relationship of Near-Infrared Light-Emitting Diode Light on Bone Regeneration in Disuse Osteoporosis Rats. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-06-28 Ling Zhu,Xinpeng Gao,Ying Lv,Shuai Yu,Lu Tang,Timon Chengyi Liu
Objective: To examine the integrated dose-effect relationship of near-infrared (NIR) light-emitting diode (LED) light therapy in promoting bone defect repair in the rat model for osteoporosis (OP). Background: Low-intensity laser therapy has been shown to promote bone regeneration in OP rats. However, its integrated dose-effect relationship is not clear. Methods: Twenty-week-old male Sprague-Dawley
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Tissue Engineering: Is It a Reliable Alternative to Animal and Human Models to Study Disease Using Photobiomodulation and Photodynamic Therapy? Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-06-27 Heidi Abrahamse
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Photobiomodulation for Pain Relief After Third Molar Extraction: A Randomized Double-Blind Split-Mouth Clinical Trial. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-06-27 Franciele Bartolomeu de Moraes,Sérgio Luiz Pinheiro
Objective: To evaluate the local and systemic application of photobiomodulation (PBM) to reduce pain after third molar extraction. Background: PBM has been applied locally to reduce pain after third molar extraction, but there are no published studies evaluating its systemic application for this purpose. Methods: Thirty patients with two erupted third molars indicated for extraction were included in
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Clinical Evaluation and Experience in Treatments Performed with Fractional CO2 Laser on Latin American Skin: An Observational Retrospective Study. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-06-27 Gabriella Benites Andrade,Pamela Montaño Salguero,Irene Fusco,Daniel Ricardo Galimberti
Background: The carbon dioxide (CO2) laser is an ablative system that evaporates, remodels, and coagulates tissues, becoming therefore a gold standard piece of equipment for the treatment of dermatological pathologies and esthetic imperfections. Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of CO2 laser treatments in different patients' skin pathologies. Methods: A total of 705 patients with an age
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Effectiveness of Light-Emitting Diode Epilation on Different Skin Types: A Pilot Study. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-06-01 Patrícia Froes Meyer,Rafaella Rêgo Maia,Rodrigo Marcel Valentim da Silva,Eneida de Morais Carreiro,Stephany Luanna Queiroga Farias,Michele de Andrade Matias,Felicia Cadenas de Paiva Bueno,Carlos Eduardo Miranda,Michelle Meleck,André Luiz Miranda Barbosa
Objective: This study analyzed the histological and immunohistochemical changes in hair follicles submitted to epilation with light-emitting diode (LED). Background: The use of specific wavelengths of LED leads to the absorption of photons by chromophore tissues, enabling different photophysical and photochemical events, bringing therapeutic benefits such as removing body hair. Methods: The sample
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Comparable Effectiveness of Photon-Induced Photoacoustic Streaming with XP-Endo Finisher and Passive Ultrasonic Irrigation on Removing Residual Root Canal Filling Materials from Oval Canals. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-06-01 Xiao Zhang,Dongmei Li,Mengjiang Yang,Wei Wang,Fan Yang
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of photon-induced photoacoustic streaming (PIPS), XP-endo Finisher (XPF), and passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI) for the removal of root canal filling materials from oval root canals. Background: Various adjunctive irrigation techniques following mechanical preparation have been applied to enhance removal of fillings during root canal retreatment
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Effect of Non-Ablative Non-Thermal CO2 Laser on Drug-Resistant Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Pilot Study. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-06-01 Fahimeh Rezazadeh,Afshin Borhani-Haghighi,Fatemeh Mosallanejad,Najmeh Showraki,Amir Tabesh,Elham Tayebi Khorami
Background: Trigeminal neuralgia is one of the most severe pain conditions that humans experience. Drug resistance is a challenging event during treatment that results in using higher doses of drugs or referring for neurosurgical treatment. Laser therapy is also an effective method for pain control. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of non-ablative non-thermal CO2 laser (NANTCL)
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A Clinical Comparison of Er:YAG Laser, Piezosurgery, and Conventional Bur Methods in the Impacted Third Molar Surgery. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-06-01 Bedriye Gizem Çelebioğlu Genç,Kaan Orhan,Selahattin Or
Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate whether Er:YAG laser and piezosurgery methods can be an alternative to the conventional bur method. Background: The purpose of this study is to compare the postoperative pain, swelling, trismus and patient satisfaction between Er:YAG laser, piezosurgery device, and conventional bur methods that are used to remove bone barrier during extraction of the
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Response to: Photobiomodulation Reduces Periocular Wrinkle Volume by 30%: A Randomized Controlled Trial (re: DOI: 10.1089/photob.2022.0114). Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-05-26 Peter A Jenkins
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Experience of Novelty Laser Therapy Emission with 675 nm Wavelength for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Male and Female Patients: A Case Series Study. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-05-26 Elisabetta Sorbellini,Irene Fusco,Francesca Madeddu,Michela Libra
Background: Alopecia androgenetica is the most common type of hair loss. It is estimated that 60-70% of the world's population is affected, with men having a slight advantage. This condition supports a progressive hair thinning in androgen-sensitive zones, as defined by the Hamilton and Norwood classifications for men and Ludwig classifications for women. There are numerous published studies that show
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Long Pulsed 1064 nm Nd:YAG Laser Treatment for Skin Laxity and Wrinkle Reduction: Evaluation of New Handpiece and "in Motion" Setting Technique-A Case Series Study. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-05-26 Domenico Piccolo,Giuliana Crisman,Giustino Gallo,Irene Fusco,Claudio Conforti
Background: The fourth most common healthy skin phenomenon is aging. Objective: To assess the efficacy of Nd:YAG laser with a new handpiece for the treatment of wrinkles and skin laxity. Methods: A total of 30 patients underwent three laser sessions at 1-month intervals. The treated areas were cheek, perioral, periocular, and forehead. The visual analog scale, Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale (GAIS)
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Response from Author to: Letter to the Editor (re: DOI: 10.1089/photob.2023.0029). Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-05-25 Christiane Pavani
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Photodynamic Therapy in Oral Cancer: A Narrative Review. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-05-24 Seyed Ali Mosaddad,Pegah Mahootchi,Zahra Rastegar,Benika Abbasi,Mostafa Alam,Kamyar Abbasi,Sadaf Fani-Hanifeh,Samira Amookhteh,Sima Sadeghi,Reza Sayyad Soufdoost,Maryam Yazdanparast,Artak Heboyan,Hamid Tebyaniyan,Gustavo Vicentis Oliveira Fernandes
Methods: A comprehensive search in PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar was performed using relevant keywords to structure this narrative review. Only English articles were included and assessed according to titles, abstracts, and full texts. Background: Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is applied for targeting pre-malignancy and malignancies in the head and neck, skin, lungs, and gastrointestinal tract and
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Photobiomodulation Therapy for Muscular Dystrophy: Time for a Trial? Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-05-23 Michael R Hamblin
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Incorporation of Zirconium Oxide Nanoparticles in Adhesive Resin for Bonding of Brackets to Enamel Conditioned with Er,Cr:YSGG, Photodynamic Therapy, and Phosphoric Acid. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-05-01 Ali Alqerban,Saeed N Asiri,Fahad Alharbi,Nasser Alqhtani,Adel Alenazi,Ali Robaian,Abdulaziz Samran
Objective: To evaluate the effect of enamel conditioning methods, that is, total-etch and rinse (TER), Er,Cr:YSGG (ECYL), and photodynamic therapy (PDT) on the shear bond strength (SBS) of orthodontic metallic brackets bonded using Zirconium oxide experimental adhesive (ZOEA). Methods: Sixty human incisor buccal surfaces were cleaned and allocated into three groups based on the method of enamel surface
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Photobiomodulation for Skin Pigmentation Disorders: A Dual-Function Treatment. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-05-01 Michael R Hamblin
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Efficacy of Potassium Titanyl Phosphate Laser and Sodium Hypochlorite on Postoperative Pain Intensity Following Pulpotomy in Teeth with Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-04-24 Muhammed Ayhan,Demet Altunbaş
Objective: This study evaluated the postoperative pain intensity in permanent teeth with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis treated by pulpotomy using physiological saline, sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), or the potassium titanyl phosphate (KTP) laser. Materials and methods: Ninety patients diagnosed with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis in permanent molars were randomly divided into three groups according
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In Vitro Evaluation of the Different Supragingival Prophylaxis Tips on Enamel Surfaces. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-04-20 Gizem Ince Kuka,Bahar Kuru,Hare Gursoy
Objective: Periodontal instrumentation during supragingival prophylaxis may increase enamel surface roughness, which may lead to increased dental biofilm accumulation and demineralization of the enamel. The aim of this study was to evaluate the changes of the enamel surface profilometrically after the application of different scaler tips used for the professional supragingival prophylaxis. Materials
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Low-Intensity Visible and Near-Infrared Light-Induced Cell Signaling Pathways in the Skin: A Comprehensive Review. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-04-01 Augustin C Barolet,Amelia M Villarreal,Abdulhadi Jfri,Ivan V Litvinov,Daniel Barolet
Objective: To describe current knowledge regarding established and putative cell signaling pathways involved in skin photobiomodulation. Background: The skin is the largest and most accessible organ of the body. It is the first line of defense against the external environment, including solar radiation. Among solar rays, visible and infrared non-ionizing photons may reach human skin and trigger a cascade
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Can Collagen Membrane on Bone Graft Interfere with Light Transmission and Influence Tissue Neoformation During Photobiomodulation? A Preliminary Study. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-04-01 Paulo Jorge Romão Varela,Piedade Aurora Gonçalves Barros,Pedro Giorgetti Montagner,Michelle B Provout,Elizabeth F Martinez,Selly Sayuri Suzuki,Aguinaldo Silva Garcez
Objective: This study qualitatively and quantitatively evaluated the transmission of light through a collagen membrane and the consequent local bone formation in a critical bone defect in vitro and in an animal model. Background: Currently, bone substitutes and collagen membranes are used to promote new bone formation; however, when associated with photobiomodulation, biomaterials can act as a barrier
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Optical Properties of Human Skin Phototypes and Their Correlation with Individual Angle Typology. Photobiomodul. Photomed. Laser Surg. (IF 2.744) Pub Date : 2023-04-01 Luismar Barbosa da Cruz,Carlos Eduardo Girasol,Pedro Soler Coltro,Rinaldo Roberto de Jesus Guirro,Luciano Bachmann
Objective: This study aims to correlate human skin phototypes with complete optical characterization (absorption, scattering, effective attenuation, optical penetration, and albedo coefficients) based on individual typology angle (ITA) values and colorimetric parameters. Methods: A colorimeter was used to group 12, fresh, ex vivo human skin samples according to their phototype; the CIELAB color scale