Effect of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy on periodontally infected tooth sockets in rats.

abstract：:The aim of the present study was to investigate and compare the effects of high intensity laser therapy (HILT) and low level laser therapy (LLLT) on the treatment of patients with Bell's palsy. Forty-eight patients participated in and completed this study. The mean age was 43 ± 9.8 years. They were randomly assigned i...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Alayat MS,Elsodany AM,El Fiky AA

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For better evaluation of the efficacy of low-level laser therapy in treating painful diabetic neuropathy and in protecting nerve fiber damage, we conducted a study with type 1 diabetic rats induced by streptozotocin. It is well known that diabetic peripheral neuropathy is the leading cause of pain in those individuals...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Rocha IRC,Ciena AP,Rosa AS,Martins DO,Chacur M

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infrared laser therapy is used for skeletal muscle repair based on its biostimulative effect on satellite cells. However, shortening of telomere length limits regenerative potential in satellite cells, which occurs after each cell division cycle. Also, laser therapy could be more effective on non-physiologic tissues. ...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： da Silva Neto Trajano LA,Stumbo AC,da Silva CL,Mencalha AL,Fonseca AS

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Laser excision has been used with increasing success to treat oral leukoplakia. The aim of the present study was to evaluate whether clinical healing of a leukoplakia after laser surgery is associated with a normal functional status of the new epithelium and whether pathological alterations in these parameters are rel...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Montebugnoli L,Frini F,Gissi DB,Gabusi A,Cervellati F,Foschini MP,Marchetti C

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Protoporphyrin IX (PpIX) is the photosensitizer in 5-aminolaevulinic acid (ALA)-based photodynamic therapy (PDT). Its further bioconversion to heme requires iron and can be suppressed by iron chelators such as desferrioxamine (DFO). To investigate the effectiveness of DFO in enhancing PpIX-based PDT in skin tissue, we...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Yang J,Xia Y,Liu X,Jiang S,Xiong L

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Physical stimulation of body surface points is known to affect various organ functions. In traditional Chinese medicine, so-called acupoints were defined. These points can be physically stimulated to effectively treat various diseases. Here we describe for the first time the effect of CO(2) laser stimulation at the ac...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Friedemann T,Shen X,Bereiter-Hahn J,Schwarz W

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To determine the relation between retinal microstructural changes and the response to 577-nm subthreshold micropulse laser (SML) treatment in chronic central serous chorioretinopathy (cCSC). This retrospective study included 39 eyes of 39 patients with cCSC, treated with the 577-nm SML. The eyes were evaluated in thre...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Altınel MG,Acikalin B,Gunes H,Demir G

更新日期：2021-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Wound healing is a very complex process, some phases of which have only recently been explained. Magnetic and electromagnetic fields can modulate this process in a non-thermal way. The aim of this research was to compare the influence of constant and pulsed electromagnetic fields and low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on ...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Matic M,Lazetic B,Poljacki M,Djuran V,Matic A,Gajinov Z

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aims to evaluate whether optical coherence tomography (OCT) using both the surface and the endoluminal technique is feasible to investigate the locations and degree of encrustation process in clinically used ureteral stents. After removal from patients, 14 polyurethane JJ stents were investigated. A fresh J...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Bader MJ,Zilinberg K,Weidlich P,Waidelich R,Püls M,Gratzke C,Stief CG,Stepp H,Sroka R

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To evaluate the efficacy of laser fibrotomy in patients with oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) and also to correlate the habit variables causing OSMF. Thirty patients diagnosed clinically and histopathologically with OSMF were included in the study. Laser fibrotomy was done under local anesthesia using Zolar diode laser ...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Gupta S,Piyush P,Mahajan A,Mohanty S,Ghosh S,Singh K

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to evaluate in vitro performance of near-infrared laser transillumination (NIR-LTI) for detecting early occlusal caries in permanent teeth and compare it with quantitative light-induced fluorescence (QLF), DIAGNOdent Pen (DDPen), and conventional radiography (CR). Ninety-four occlusal surfaces present...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Bussaneli DG,Restrepo M,Boldieri T,Pretel H,Mancini MW,Santos-Pinto L,Cordeiro RC

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to compare the effects of photobiomodulation (PBM) in different energy densities and irradiances on maintaining cell viability, and proliferation of pulp fibroblasts from human primary teeth (HPF) were cultured in DMEM and used between the fourth and eighth passages. Then, HPF were irradiated with the...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Marques NCT,Neto NL,Prado MTO,Vitor LLR,Oliveira RC,Sakai VT,Santos CF,Machado MAAM,Oliveira TM

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-invasive skin-tightening devices can induce thermal denaturation and skin shrinkage via externally applied radiofrequency emissions or high-frequency ultrasound. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to develop and test a method for measurement of skin reduction associated with application of such energy devices...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Alam M,Pongprutthipan M,Nanda S,Kim NA,Swary JH,Roongpisuthipong W,Kauvar AN,Weil A,Iyengar S,Chen BR,Vasic J,Maisel A,West DP,Nodzenksi M,Veledar E,Poon E

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the application of lasers in dentistry, there is a delicate balance between the benefits gained from laser treatment and the heat-related damage arising from laser irradiation. Hence, it is necessary to understand the different processes associated with the irradiation of lasers on dental materials. To obtain insig...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Kuwada-Kusunose T,Kusunose A,Wakami M,Takebayashi C,Goto H,Aida M,Sakai T,Nakao K,Nogami K,Inagaki M,Hayakawa K,Suzuki K,Sakae T

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A retrospective study was conducted to investigate the incidence of reported adverse responses after epilatory laser treatment to control the growth of facial hair in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome. Forty-eight patients received a median of 6 (range 2-11) treatments with an Aesculap ruby laser during a 704 da...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Royston SL,Wright PA,Widdowson DC,Wareham WJ,Strike PW

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 30 patients with periodontitis, a total of 278 teeth exhibiting bleeding on probing, subgingival calculus, and a probing depth between 3-6 mm were examined. For each participant, two treatment types were alternatively applied on the contralateral quadrants: scaling and root planing (SRP) as control, and SRP followe...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Kelbauskiene S,Baseviciene N,Goharkhay K,Moritz A,Machiulskiene V

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Nd:YAG laser efficacy associated with conventional treatment for bacterial reduction has been investigated throughout literature. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the bacterial reduction after Nd:YAG laser irradiation associated with scaling and root planning in class II furcation defects in patients with...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： de Andrade AK,Feist IS,Pannuti CM,Cai S,Zezell DM,De Micheli G

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Both high-intensity ultraviolet and narrowband ultraviolet B (NB-UVB) are important therapeutic options for vitiligo management, but high-intensity ultraviolet is more effective than NB-UVB. However, the underlying mechanisms have not been well investigated. Herein, we compare the effects of high-intensity ultraviolet...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Dong D,Chen S,Zhang X,Jin C,Zheng Y,Yang L

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bacterial biofilms are often found in chronically infected wounds. Biofilms protect bacteria from antibiotics and impair wound healing. Surgical debridement is often needed to remove the biofilm from an infected wound. Laser-generated shockwave (LGS) treatment is a novel tissue-sparing treatment for biofilm disruption...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Yao W,Kuan EC,Grundfest WS,St John MA

更新日期：2020-10-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Photobiomodulation (PBM) has been shown to improve wound healing by promoting mesenchymal stem cell migration and proliferation. However, it remains unknown whether an 808-nm diode laser can influence human gingival mesenchymal stem cells (HGMSCs), and which dose this works well. In the present study, it was found tha...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Feng J,Li X,Zhu S,Xie Y,Du J,Ge H,Bai Y,Liu Y,Guo L

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to assess the effects of 780-nm low-level laser therapy at different periods of 7, 14 and 21 days after cryolesion, including the dose (10 or 50 J/cm(2)), to promote a better muscle repair evidenced by histopathological and immunohistochemical analyses. Fifty-four male rats were divided...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Brunelli RM,Rodrigues NC,Ribeiro DA,Fernandes K,Magri A,Assis L,Parizotto NA,Cliquet A Jr,Renno AC,Abreu DC

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most of the widely used scales to evaluate scars are subjective relying on clinical observations. There is a growing need to find out a noninvasive objective tool for this purpose. The study is aimed at evaluating the value of the high-resolution ultrasound in the assessment of the scars when compared with a clinical ...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Elrefaie AM,Salem RM,Faheem MH

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present study was to investigate laser-fluorescence effects on the root surface. The possibility of detecting subgingival calculus should be evaluated to control complete calculus removal after scaling and root planing. Twenty freshly extracted human teeth, partially covered with calculus on the root su...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Krause F,Braun A,Frentzen M

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transoral laser microsurgery (TLM) is an emerging technique for the management of laryngeal and other head and neck malignancies. It is increasingly being used in place of traditional open surgery because of lower morbidity and improved organ preservation. Since the surgery is performed from the inside working outward...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Rubinstein M,Armstrong WB

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Excimer laser recanalisation of in-stent restenosis may be a viable modality for improving coronary patency. However, the presence of arterial stents modifies the thermal properties of the irradiated area and may alter temperature patterns generated during ablation. The goal of this study was to evaluate, in vitro, te...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Papaioannou T,Yadegar D,Vari S,Shehada R,Grundfest WS

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We assess the long-term effect of pulsed high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) in the treatment of the post-mastectomy pain syndrome (PMPS). A total of 61 women participated in this study (30 in the laser group and 31 in the placebo laser group), with a mean age of 53.56 ± 1.11 years. Patients who were randomly assigned...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Ebid AA,El-Sodany AM

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This in vitro study evaluated the role of photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) on viability and migration of human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs) and its association to epigenetic mechanisms such as histone acetylation. The hDPSCs were characterized and assigned into control and PBMT groups. For the PBMT, five laser irr...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Zaccara IM,Mestieri LB,Pilar EFS,Moreira MS,Grecca FS,Martins MD,Kopper PMP

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since time immemorial, tuberculosis (TB) has intimidated the human race owing to its severity. Its socio-economic burden has led to it being a major cause of concern. It is one of the world's major causes of death from a single agent. Since most of the middle- and low-income countries are burdened with TB, sputum smea...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Ojha A,Banik S,Melanthota SK,Mazumder N

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic joint disease that leads to pain and functional incapacity. The aim of the study is to investigate the effects of the incorporation of photobiomodulation (PBM) (via cluster) into a physical exercise program on the level of pain, lower limb muscle strength, and physical capacity, in pat...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Vassão PG,de Souza MC,Silva BA,Junqueira RG,de Camargo MR,Dourado VZ,Tucci HT,Renno AC

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Laser acupuncture is a modality of low-level light therapy used as an alternative to needling for the past three decades. Although it has proved effective for the treatment of various conditions, the mechanisms underlying its effects are not fully understood. To contribute to this understanding, this study was designe...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Erthal V,da Silva MD,Cidral-Filho FJ,Santos AR,Nohama P

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00