Overview of non-invasive factors (low level laser and low intensity pulsed ultrasound) accelerating tooth movement during orthodontic treatment

Lasers Med Sci. 2014 Jan;29(1):367-72. doi: 10.1007/s10103-012-1199-8. Epub 2012 Sep 18.

Abstract

The need for orthodontic treatment is increasing all the time. As the treatment is time consuming ranging from a year to several years, any method of reducing the period of treatment and increasing the quality of the tissue will be beneficial to patients. The use of non-invasive techniques such as low level laser therapy and low intensity pulsed ultasound in accelerating orthodontic tooth movement are promising. Thus, this overview study will help to generate more understanding about the background information and the possible applications of them in daily orthodontics, depending on previous literature searching for reviews and original research articles.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Low-Level Light Therapy / methods*
  • Low-Level Light Therapy / trends
  • Tooth Movement Techniques / methods*
  • Tooth Movement Techniques / trends
  • Ultrasonic Therapy / methods*
  • Ultrasonic Therapy / trends