SynthesisBMC oral health2019
Clinical evidence of photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) on implant stability and success: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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10 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Improving Titanium Implant Stability with Photobiomodulation: A Review and Meta-Analysis of Irradiation Parameters.Photobiomodulation, photomedicine, and laser surgery · 2023Pooled it
- Does Er,Cr:YSGG reduce the microleakage of restorations when used for cavity preparation? A systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC oral health · 2020Pooled it
- Effect of diode laser biostimulation on implant stability, post-surgical inflammation, and bone healing in immediate implant in the maxillary premolars. A randomized double-blind trial.Clinical oral investigations · 2026Trial
- Photobiomodulation in dental implant stability and post-surgical healing and inflammation. A randomised double-blind study.Clinical oral implants research · 2023Trial
- Influence of low-level laser therapy on implant stability in implants placed in healed sites: a randomized controlled trial.International journal of implant dentistry · 2021Trial
- Effects of Laser Applications on Fibroblasts Cultured on Zirconia Surfaces-A Systematic Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Photobiomodulation in dental implant stability and post-surgical healing: A clinical study.Bioinformation · 2025Article
- Advancements in MAX phase materials: structure, properties, and novel applications.RSC advances · 2024Review
- Photobiomodulation stimulates surrounding bone formation and increases stability of titanium alloy miniscrews in ovariectomized rats.Lasers in medical science · 2022Article
- Laser-photobiomodulation on titanium implant bone healing in rat model: comparison between 660- and 808-nm wavelength.Lasers in medical science · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundPhotobiomodulation therapy (PBMT), a type of light therapy that uses the concept of photobiomodulation, is developed to promote bone healing. Clinical studies have been conducted to assess the influence of PBMT on dental implant stability and success rate. This is the first systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the effect of PBMT and methodological quality of these studies on implants in human clinical trials.
methodsAn electronic search was performed in Pubmed, Embase, and the Cochrane Controlled Register of Trials (CENTRAL).
resultsInitially, 675 articles were identified, among which only 8 met the inclusion criteria. Four of the 8 studies presented a low risk of bias, whereas the other 4 were of moderate risk. Our review focused on implant success rates and implant stability measured at days 0 and 10, and at 3, 4, 6, and 12 weeks. No significant differences were observed between the PBMT group and the control group regarding implant stability or success rate.
conclusionsThe existing clinical studies did not provide sufficient evidence to observe positive effects of PBMT on implants in patients. An increased number of high-quality clinical randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are required to verify the data and to draw convincing conclusions.
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