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- Title
In vivo efficacy of low-level laser therapy on bone regeneration.
- Authors
Yılmaz, Birtan Tolga; Akman, Abdullah C.; Çetinkaya, Alper; Colak, Can; Yıldırım, Benay; Yücel, Özlem Özer; Güncü, Güliz N.; Nohutcu, Rahime M.
- Abstract
Purpose: In clinical use of low-level laser therapy for bone regeneration (LLLT), application protocol (dose, duration, and repetitions) has not been established. This study aimed to depict a reliable dosage of LLLT by evaluating the efficacy of different dosing of LLLT (diode) on the healing of rabbit cranial defects. Methods: Critical size defects were prepared in calvarias of 26 New Zealand White Rabbits in such each animal containing both test and control groups. Test groups were irradiated with 4 Joule/cm2 (j/cm2), 6 j/cm2, and 8 j/cm2. The rabbits were subjected to six times of laser treatments in 10 days. At the end of the second week, 5 rabbits were sacrificed for histopathological and immunohistochemical analyses. At the 4th and 8th weeks, 20 rabbits (10 each) were sacrificed for micro-CT and histopathological analyses. Results: Micro-CT evaluation revealed improved new bone formation in all test groups compared to the control group. 6 j/cm2 group demonstrated the highest bone formation. The highest bone morphogenic protein -2 levels were found in the 4 j/cm2 group. Osteocalcin expression was significantly higher in 4 j/cm2 group. Conclusions: Our findings indicate that LLLT have a positive effect on new bone formation. The high efficacy of doses of 4 j/cm2 and 6 j/cm2 is promising to promote early bone healing.
- Publication
Lasers in Medical Science, 2022, Vol 37, Issue 4, p2209
- ISSN
0268-8921
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s10103-021-03487-8