Evaluation of Efficacy of Low-Level Laser Therapy

Abstract

Introduction: Given the inconsistencies in the literature regarding laser performance in nonsurgical treatments, this study investigated the available literature to determine the advantages and disadvantages of low-power lasers in treating non-surgical complications and diseases. Methods: Authentic information from articles was extracted and evaluated to assess low-power laser performance for non-surgical treatments. A systematic search of studies on low-level laser therapy (LLLT) for non-surgical treatments was conducted mainly in PubMed and google scholar articles. Results: Four categories of diseases, including brain-related diseases, skin-related diseases, cancers, and bone-related disorders, which were treated by LLLT were identified and introduced. The various types of LLLT regarding the studied diseases were discussed. Conclusion:Positive aspects of LLLT versus a few disadvantages of its application imply more investigation to find better and efficient new methods.

Uso do laser de baixa potência no tratamento de lesões bucais em pacientes com doenças neurológicas: Relato de caso

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“…Essa terapêutica estimula efeitos biológicos e tem a capacidade de modular eventos metabólicos através de processos fotoquímicos e fotofísicos, aumentando o metabolismo celular pela estimulação da atividade mitocrondrial, resultando em modulação do processo inflamatório, efeito analgésico, antiedematoso e cicatrizador, bem como se observa a produção de colágeno e elastina, contração da ferida e aceleração da cicatrização (Reolon, Rigo, Conto & Cé, 2017;Oliveira, Martins, Ribeiro & Paula, 2019;Mansouri et al, 2020;Hendler et al, 2021;Lago, 2021). Estudos mostraram evidências favoráveis à TFBM em lesões bucais desde que seja em dose ideal e que esta terapia propicie tratamento e alívio dos sintomas (Valle et al, 2017;Santos et al, 2018;Oliveira et al, 2019;Luke, Mathew, Altawash & Madan, 2019;Lago, 2021).…”

The Potential of Visible and Far-Red to Near-Infrared Light in Glaucoma Neuroprotection

“…However, the drawbacks of this technology are due to the lack of consistency in the choice of parameters such as the wavelength, the amount of energy consumed, the surface of contact, and the duration of treatment. Most researchers believe that, in relation to many diseases, the efficiency of PBM is positive [62]. Finally, the search for qualitative and quantitative standards should be undertaken in the clinical setting to achieve original protocols to treat diseases with photobiomodulation.…”

One Health Applications of Low Level Laser Therapy

“…The device delivers a constant dosage of 808 nm (Fig. 1) over a defined area, the only variable being the length of treatment time [14]. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery published a systematic literature review supporting the efficacy of B-Cure Lasers compared to other medical photomedicine devices designed for the treatment of pain and wound healing in an at-home setting.…”