abstract：:Liquid-assisted hard tissue ablation by infrared lasers has extensive clinical application. However, detailed studies are still needed to explore the underlying mechanism. In the present study, the dynamic process of bubble evolution induced by Ho:YAG laser under water without and with bone tissue at different thickne...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Zhang X,Chen C,Chen F,Zhan Z,Xie S,Ye Q

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present study was to evaluate the success rate of failed implants re-implanted after surface treatment with CO2 laser. Despite the widespread use of dental implants, there are many incidents of failures. It is believed that lasers can be applied to decontaminate the implant surface without damaging the ...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Kasraei S,Torkzaban P,Shams B,Hosseinipanah SM,Farhadian M

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lasers and light-emitting diodes are used for a range of biomedical applications with many studies reporting their beneficial effects. However, three main concerns exist regarding much of the low-level light therapy (LLLT) or photobiomodulation literature; (1) incomplete, inaccurate and unverified irradiation paramete...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Hadis MA,Zainal SA,Holder MJ,Carroll JD,Cooper PR,Milward MR,Palin WM

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study analyzed the effects of light-emitting diode (LED) therapy on the morphology of muscle tissue as well as collagen remodeling and matrix metalloproteinase 2 (MMP-2) activity in the skeletal muscle of rats following acute injury. Wistar rats were divided into four groups: (1) control, (2) sham, (3) untreated ...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： de Melo CA,Alves AN,Terena SM,Fernandes KP,Nunes FD,da Silva Dde F,Bussadori SK,Deana AM,Mesquita-Ferrari RA

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oral mucositis (OM) and radiodermatitis (RD) are serious side effects of radiotherapy (RT), often leading to its suspension, need for analgesics, and enteral/parenteral nutrition. Laser therapy is becoming a recommended treatment option. This prospective study aimed at demonstrating the beneficial effect of class IV l...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Gobbo M,Ottaviani G,Rupel K,Ciriello F,Beorchia A,Di Lenarda R,Zacchigna S,Biasotto M

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the application of Q-switched lasers on nevus of Ota (OTA) is well demonstrated, debates about clinical option between Q-switched alexandrite laser (QSA) and Q-switched Nd:YAG laser (QSNY) still remain. This systematic review and meta-analysis estimated the overall successful rate of OTA pigment clearance and...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Yu P,Yu N,Diao W,Yang X,Feng Y,Qi Z

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dermatosis papulosa nigra (DPN) is a common condition of pigmented skin. Whilst lesions are benign, they may be symptomatic or cosmetically disfiguring. Ablative lasers have previously been reported as a useful therapeutic modality in DPN. We report the largest case series to date of patients with DPN ablated with the...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Ali FR,Bakkour W,Ferguson JE,Madan V

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Core-shell nanoparticles have unusual physical, chemical and biological properties. Until now, for the Ag and TiO2 combination, only Ag core and TiO2 shell nanoparticles have been practically demonstrated. In this investigation, novel TiO2@Ag core-shell (TiO2 core and Ag shell) nanoparticles were produced via ultrason...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Hamad AH,Li L,Liu Z,Zhong XL,Wang T

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated functional and morphological changes after trans-tympanic laser application using several different powers of photobiomodulation (PBM). The left (L) ears of 17 rats were irradiated for 30 min daily over 14 days using a power density of 909.1 (group A, 5040 J), 1136.4 (group B, 6300 J), and 1363.6 (group C...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Moon TH,Lee MY,Jung JY,Ahn JC,Chang SY,Chung PS,Rhee CK,Kim YH,Suh MW

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has proved to have biostimulating effects on tissues over which they are applied, therefore accelerating the healing process. Most studies in implantology were focused on a reduction of the duration of osseointegration. There exist few articles analyzing the potential effects of these th...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Prados-Frutos JC,Rodríguez-Molinero J,Prados-Privado M,Torres JH,Rojo R

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Low-level red laser (LLRL)-tissue interactions have a wide range of medical applications and are garnering increased attention. Although the positive effects of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) have frequently been reported and enhanced collagen accumulation has been identified as one of the most important mechanisms in...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Stylianou A,Yova D

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The current study evaluates whether the addition of low-level laser therapy into standard conventional physical therapy in elderly with bilateral symptomatic tri-compartmental knee arthritis can successfully postpone the need for joint replacement surgery. A prospective randomized cohort study of 100 consecutive unsel...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Ip D

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) can be applied noninvasively to create focused zones of tissue coagulation on various skin layers. We performed a comparative study of HIFU, evaluating patterns of focused tissue coagulation and ablation upon application thereof. A tissue-mimicking (TM) phantom was prepared wit...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Kim HJ,Kim HG,Zheng Z,Park HJ,Yoon JH,Oh W,Lee CW,Cho SB

更新日期：2015-12-01 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：:A nevus is described as a benign, often pigmented, skin growth that can be congenital or acquired. Different types of nevi are located at different depths within the skin. Traditional treatments for nevi include topical treatments, dermabrasion, and excision, which are generally ineffective, invasive, and often result...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Arora H,Falto-Aizpurua L,Chacon A,Griffith RD,Nouri K

更新日期：2015-09-01 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：:Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (APDT) combined with endodontic treatment has been recognized as an alternative approach to complement conventional root canal disinfection methods on bacterial biofilms. We developed an in  vitro model of bioluminescent Candida albicans biofilm inside curved dental root canals and i...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Sabino CP,Garcez AS,Núñez SC,Ribeiro MS,Hamblin MR

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to quantitatively evaluate the wettability of dentin after Yb:KYW thin-disk femtosecond-pulsed laser ablation by measuring the contact angle. Different laser parameters were used including different fluences (F), scanning speeds, and scanning line spacings. Crowns of 15 extracted human teeth ...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Liu J,Lü P,Sun Y,Wang Y

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From the very first reports describing the method of action of phototherapy, the effects have been considered to be the result of photochemical and photophysical interactions between the absorbed photons and tissue and not related to secondary changes in tissue or skin temperature. However, thermal effects have been r...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Grandinétti Vdos S,Miranda EF,Johnson DS,de Paiva PR,Tomazoni SS,Vanin AA,Albuquerque-Pontes GM,Frigo L,Marcos RL,de Carvalho Pde T,Leal-Junior EC

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recently, investigations suggest the benefits of low-level laser (light) therapy (LLLT) in noninvasive treatment of cellulite, improvement of body countering, and control of lipid profile. However, the underlying key mechanism for such potential effects associated to aerobic plus resistance training to reduce body fat...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： da Silveira Campos RM,Dâmaso AR,Masquio DC,Aquino AE Jr,Sene-Fiorese M,Duarte FO,Tock L,Parizotto NA,Bagnato VS

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of 1470- and 980-nm lasers with regard to power output, complications, recanalization rates, and treatment response. We prospectively evaluated the effectiveness of endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) in a total of 152 great and small saphenous veins from 96 pati...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Aktas AR,Celik O,Ozkan U,Cetin M,Koroglu M,Yilmaz S,Daphan BU,Oguzkurt L

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate the degree of conversion (DC) and to identify the viscoelastic properties: storage modulus (E'), loss modulus (E"), tangent delta (tan δ), and glass transition temperature (T g ) of a microhybrid resin-composite light-activated by three different protocols. A Filtek Z250 (3 M ESPE...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Giorgi MC,Pistor V,Mauler RS,Lima DA,Marchi GM,Aguiar FH

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of temperature-controlled laser soldering for repair of large perforated corneas in a porcine model. Eight Yorkshire pigs aged 6 months underwent 6-mm-deep 180° crescent-shaped trephination of the central corneas. Right corneal injuries were repaired by placement of 47 % bovine a...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Tal K,Strassmann E,Loya N,Ravid A,Kariv N,Weinberger D,Katzir A,Gaton DD

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, the impact of two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) vision on laparoscopic performance of novice surgeons is examined. Twenty-five novice surgeons were directed to complete four basic tasks from European Training in Basic Laparoscopic Urological Skills (E-BLUS) with both 2D and 3D systems in a...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Özsoy M,Kallidonis P,Kyriazis I,Panagopoulos V,Vasilas M,Sakellaropoulos GC,Liatsikos E

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study was designed to evaluate the effects of low-level laser (Nd:YAG) therapy and occlusal splints in patients with signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) characterized with myofascial pain (MP). A total of 30 patients were selected after being diagnosed with MP according to the Research ...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Demirkol N,Sari F,Bulbul M,Demirkol M,Simsek I,Usumez A

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study is to analyze the effect of agitation of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) with diode laser at different agitation times on root dentin microhardness. Eighty-four specimens were divided randomly into seven groups, as follows: (1) distilled water, (2) 17% EDTA, (3) EDTA with 60 s ultrasonic a...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Arslan H,Yeter KY,Karatas E,Yilmaz CB,Ayranci LB,Ozsu D

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One possible undesirable consequence of orthodontic therapy is the development of incipient caries lesions of enamel around brackets. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of CO2 (λ = 10.6 μm) and Nd:YAG (λ = 1,064 nm) lasers associated or not with topical fluoride application on the prevention of caries le...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Seino PY,Freitas PM,Marques MM,de Souza Almeida FC,Botta SB,Moreira MS

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present study was to evaluate the antimicrobial effect of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) in alveolar treatment of areas with induced periodontitis. Thirty male Wistar rats were subjected to ligature-induced periodontal disease (PD) in the first left inferior molars, while the right side molar...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Theodoro LH,Pires JR,Fernandes LA,Gualberto Júnior EC,Longo M,de Almeida JM,Garcia VG

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Photodynamic therapy (PDT) with photosensitizer is one of the promising modalities for cancer treatment. For clinical use of PDT, screening process should be preceded to enhance sensitivity to PDT. Thus, we investigated a molecular biomarker to determine the sensitivity to pheophorbide a (Pa)-PDT in immortalized human...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Moon S,Bae JY,Son HK,Lee DY,Park G,You H,Ko H,Kim YC,Kim J

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate the shear bond strength (SBS) of a microhybrid composite resin bonded with three different adhesive systems to Er:YAG laser- (EL) or bur-prepared dentin surfaces and to analyze the quality and ultrastructure of the adhesive-dentin interfaces by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). ...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Guven Y,Aktoren O

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy represents an alternative method of killing resistant pathogens. Efforts have been made to develop delivery systems for hydrophobic drugs to improve the photokilling. This study evaluated the photodynamic effect of chloro-aluminum phthalocyanine (ClAlPc) encapsulated in nanoemulsions...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Ribeiro AP,Andrade MC,Bagnato VS,Vergani CE,Primo FL,Tedesco AC,Pavarina AC

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ) is a side effect of bisphosphonate therapy. However, its pathophysiology is not yet fully elucidated, and effective treatment of BRONJ remains unclear. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of alendronate on oral keratinocytes and of low-level laser...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Lee JY,Kim IR,Park BS,Kim YD,Chung IK,Song JM,Shin SH

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the surface and intrapulpal temperatures after treatments with different bleaching gels subjected to different types of light activation. A K-type thermocouple and infrared thermometer were used to measure the temperature increase during the 15- or 30-min treatment period. Lig...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Klaric E,Rakic M,Sever I,Tarle Z

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of phototherapy with 890-nm light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on the healing of experimentally induced tendinitis in sheep was evaluated in this study. Partial tenotomies measuring 0.2 cm wide × 0.5 cm long were performed on the second third of the superficial digital flexor tendons of 10 healthy sheep. The anim...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： de Mattos LH,Álvarez LE,Yamada AL,Hussni CA,Rodrigues CA,Watanabe MJ,Alves AL

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Low-back pain is very frequent, especially in active adult population. There are several different orthopaedic condition that can cause low-back pain, and the pain worsen the quality of life significantly. The treatments vary from drugs, physical therapies, kinesiology, local infiltrations, and so on. Laser therapy ha...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Osti R,Pari C,Salvatori G,Massari L

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two-photon excited fluorescence (TPEF) microscopy, based on signal from cells, can provide detailed information on tissue architecture and cellular morphology in unstained histological sections to generate subcellular-resolution images from tissue directly. In this paper, we used TPEF microscopy to image microstructur...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Hong Z,Chen Y,Chen J,Chen H,Xu Y,Zhu X,Zhuo S,Shi Z,Chen J

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the diversity of indications for laser hair removal (LHR) therapy and compare our experience with the literature. Patients' case notes referred to the Birmingham Regional Skin Laser Centre between 2003 and 2011 for laser hair removal, with indications other than hirsutism, were reviewed retrospectively. Th...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Koch D,Pratsou P,Szczecinska W,Lanigan S,Abdullah A

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endometriosis is a chronic disease affecting mainly women of the reproductive age. Its most common manifestations include impaired fecundity, pelvic pain, and dyschezia. Laparoscopic removal of endometriotic foci remains to be the gold standard for the treatment of endometriosis. More effective techniques of endoscopi...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Posadzka E,Jach R,Pityński K,Jablonski MJ

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with pain avoid movements, leading to a gradual impairment of their physical condition and functionality. In this context, the use of ultrasound (US) and low-level laser therapy (LLLT) show promising results for nonpharmacological and noninvasive treatment. The aim of this study was evaluated the synergistic ...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Paolillo AR,Paolillo FR,João JP,João HA,Bagnato VS

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent studies with phototherapy have shown positive results in enhancement of performance and improvement of recovery when applied before exercise. However, several factors still remain unknown such as therapeutic windows, optimal treatment parameters, and effects of combination of different light sources (laser and ...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Antonialli FC,De Marchi T,Tomazoni SS,Vanin AA,dos Santos Grandinetti V,de Paiva PR,Pinto HD,Miranda EF,de Tarso Camillo de Carvalho P,Leal-Junior EC

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00