ArticleHeliyon2023
Efficiency of photobiomodulation on accelerating the tooth movement in the alignment phase of orthodontic treatment-A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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10 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Umbrella review of photobiomodulation/low-level laser therapy and vitamin D in orthodontics: effects on tooth movement, pain, root resorption, and bone biomarkers.BMC oral health · 2026Pooled it
- The effect of non-invasive physical interventions for accelerating tooth movement on orthodontically induced inflammatory root resorption: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.BMC oral health · 2026Pooled it
- Effectiveness of photobiomodulation with low-level lasers on the acceleration of orthodontic tooth movement: an umbrella review.Evidence-based dentistry · 2025Pooled it
- The efficacy and safety of corticotomy and periodontally accelerated osteogenic orthodontic interventions in tooth movement: an updated meta-analysis.Head & face medicine · 2024Pooled it
- Photobiomodulation Meets Mechanotransduction: Immune-Stromal Crosstalk in Orthodontic Remodeling.Biomedicines · 2025Review
- Knowledge, attitude, and practice of orthodontic treatment among student patients preparing for or undergoing treatment.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Photobiomodulation LED Devices for Home Use: Design, Function and Potential: A Pilot Study.Dentistry journal · 2025Article
- Selective modulation of the bone remodeling regulatory system through orthodontic tooth movement-a review.Frontiers in oral health · 2025Review
- The Use of Lasers in Enhancing the Bond Strength of Orthodontic Brackets.Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences · 2024Article
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Abstract
Objectives: To investigate the efficiency of photobiomodulation on accelerating the tooth movement in the alignment phase of orthodontic treatment. Materials and methods: The data search was performed with PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and the Cochrane Library. Randomized clinical trials and controlled clinical trials evaluating the efficiency of photobiomodulation on accelerating tooth movement in the alignment phase were selected, and the characteristics of the included studies were collected in a customized data form. Data analysis was conducted by the random-effects model after risk of bias and certainty of evidence were assessed. Results: Five randomized clinical trials and three controlled clinical trials were included in the final analysis. All included studies reported positive results except the study of Shehawy et al. The results of the analysis showed that photobiomodulation significantly increased the rate of tooth movement and reduced the treatment duration, compared with the control group. Although the heterogeneity was large among the included studies, it was improved after subgroup analysis. Conclusions: This systematic review offered evidence that photobiomodulation can accelerate tooth movement in alignment procedures and reduce treatment time. Future studies are needed to find the best PBM protocol for orthodontic practice.
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