A REVIEW ON LASERS: LOW LEVEL LASER THERAPY AND REDUCING PAIN IN ORTHODONTICS

Dr Mohammed Shafeeqee; Dr Hashim Ali; Dr Milna Narayanan

Volume : VII, Issue : VI, June - 2018

A REVIEW ON LASERS: LOW LEVEL LASER THERAPY AND REDUCING PAIN IN ORTHODONTICS

Dr Mohammed Shafeeqee, Dr Hashim Ali, Dr Milna Narayanan

Abstract :

The use of LASERS in dentistry has been practiced for long; it’s an area of major advancements. It’s very much relevant in orthodontics as well. Here we shine a light upon the major lasers that are used and mainly on Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) in orthodontics. Pain and discomfort has been a major query for patients during orthodontic treatment. Pain during orthodontic treatment is inevitable, as the mediators of pain are released when orthodontic force is applied on tooth. Symptomatic treatment can be given by LLLT which is said to reduce the pain during, and after orthodontic force application. The same has also been discussed here within.