Literature Review: Low Level Laser Therapy in Orthodontics

Authors

Wei-Chung Chen, Graduate Institute of Clinical Dentistry, School of Dentistry, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University
Hui-Chen Tsai, Orthodontic Division, Department of Dentistry, National Taiwan University Hospital
Man-Ching Cheng, Orthodontic Division, Department of Dentistry, National Taiwan University Hospital
Chung-Chen Jane Yao, Graduate Institute of Clinical Dentistry, School of Dentistry, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University; Orthodontic Division, Department of Dentistry, National Taiwan University HospitalFollow

Abstract

Long treatment time and discomfort in the orthodontic treatment are the most common factors that p’t decides not to accept treatment. Recently, there are many ways to accelerate orthodontic tooth movement and relieve pain during the treatment progress. “Low level laser therapy” which is proven by many clinical studies is a non-invasive way to achieve these goals. This article reviews cellular, animal, and clinical studies about low level laser therapy used in orthodontics.

Recommended Citation

Chen, Wei-Chung; Tsai, Hui-Chen; Cheng, Man-Ching; and Yao, Chung-Chen Jane (2017) "Literature Review: Low Level Laser Therapy in Orthodontics," Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics: Vol. 28: Iss. 1, Article 2.
https://doi.org/10.30036/TJO.201701_28(1_2).0002
Available at: https://www.tjo.org.tw/tjo/vol28/iss1/2

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