Several types of phototherapy target human pathogens and () in particular. The various approaches can be organized into five different treatment modes sorted by different power densities, interaction times, effective wavelengths and mechanisms of action. Mode 1: antimicrobial ultraviolet (aUV); mode 2: antimicrobial blue light (aBL); mode 3: antimicrobial selective photothermolysis (aSP); mode 4: antimicrobial vaporization; mode 5: antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT).
View Article and Find Full Text PDF(1) Background: This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effects of laser therapy on radiographic bone level (RBL) changes in peri-implantitis defects. (2) Methods: A literature search with defined inclusion criteria was performed. PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar were searched through September 2020.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAccording to the Institute for Advanced Dental Technologies, dental lasers have obtained approximately a 6% market penetration in the United States. Unfortunately, a small percentage of doctors have been disappointed with the technology. This article has been written as a guide for clinicians to use before purchasing a dental laser.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF