Salivary calcium as a diagnostic tool for screening of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.

Background: Women's health undergoes physiological, pathological and psychological changes after menopause. Reduced estrogen levels have been implicated in the pathogenesis of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. Estrogen is also known to affect the salivary gland functions.

Effects of low-intensity laser therapy on the rate of orthodontic tooth movement: A clinical trial.

Background: Low-intensity laser therapy (LILT) can be utilized for different treatments in the field of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of LILT on (1) the rate of canine movement during canine retraction phase and (2) evaluate the radiographic changes occurring during LILT around the irradiated area.

Materials And Methods: A total of 10 patients of both genders were included for this study.