Low level lasers in dentistry
Ross, G.; Ross, A.
General Dentistry 56(7): 629-634
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 0363-6771 PMID: 19014021 Document Number: 620363
Low level laser therapy (LLLT) uses light energy, in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), to elicit biological responses in the body. The increased cellular energy and changes in the cell membrane permeability result in pain relief, wound healing, muscle relaxation, immune system modulation, and nerve regeneration. This article investigates the clinical effects of LLLT and explains how it can be applied in the dental field.