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ArticleWorld journal of methodology2023

Current protocol to achieve dental movement acceleration and pain control with Photo-biomodulation.

Angela Dominguez

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Article in World journal of methodology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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1 author at 1 institution in 1 country.

Angela DominguezDepartment of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Benemerita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, Zaragoza de Puebla Calle 4 Sur 104, Puebla, C.P. 72000, Mexico. angela.dominguezc@gmail.com.
Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla · MX

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

When designing a study on dental movement acceleration or pain control during orthodontic treatment, it is crucial to consider effective parameters. The objective of this editorial is to compile the most effective parameters supported by evidence that should be considered in future studies to achieve complete parameter homogenization. The protocol currently recommended to homogenize the parameters and facilitate the development of further meta-analysis in terms of acceleration of movement and pain control in orthodontics is Wavelength: 810 nm, 2.2 J per surface, 0.1 W in continuous mode/0.1 W average power in a super-pulsed, sweeping movement, 1mm from the mucosa, 22 seconds along the vestibular surface and 22 seconds along the lingual surface, the recommended speed of movement is 2 mm/sec, 1 application during each orthodontic control, to achieve dental movement acceleration and repeat the dose at 24 h to ensure pain elimination. The energy density and power density will depend on the spot size used in the equipment and the distance from the mucosa. It will strengthen the evidence of photobiomodulation as the best therapy to accelerate tooth movement and at the same time control the pain produced by orthodontic treatments.

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Dental movement accelerationDiode laserLaser-assisted orthodonticsPain controlPhotobiomodulation

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PMID38229945
PMCPMC10789100
OpenAlexW4389965864

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