Lasers in dental traumatology and low level laser therapy (LLLT)

Eur Arch Paediatr Dent. 2011 Apr;12(2):79-84. doi: 10.1007/BF03262783.

Abstract

Background: Dental trauma in children is a frequent and often complex clinical event in which laser-assisted therapy, particularly using erbium lasers, can offer new treatment possibilities, improving the outcomes and reducing the associated complications.

Review: In particular, it is worth considering that the use of laser-assisted therapies is associated with a marked reduction in the use of analgesics and anti-inflammatory medications compared with conventional procedures. Laser anaesthesia is another interesting and challenging area.

Conclusion: Given the paucity of data on laser-assisted dental trauma therapy in the international literature and the absence of well-structured guidelines, this is an area ripe for scientific research.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Analgesics / therapeutic use
  • Anesthesia, Dental / methods
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use
  • Child
  • Humans
  • Laser Therapy / methods*
  • Lasers, Solid-State / therapeutic use
  • Low-Level Light Therapy / methods*
  • Periodontium / injuries
  • Tooth Fractures / therapy
  • Tooth Injuries / therapy*

Substances

  • Analgesics
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents