Evaluation of Efficacy of Low-Level Laser Therapy
Vahid Mansouri, Babak Arjmand, Mostafa Rezaei Tavirani, Mohammadreza Razzaghi, Mohammad Rostami-Nejad, Mostafa Hamdieh, Vahid Mansouri, Babak Arjmand, Mostafa Rezaei Tavirani, Mohammadreza Razzaghi, Mohammad Rostami-Nejad, Mostafa Hamdieh
Abstract
Introduction: Given the inconsistencies in the literature regarding laser performance in non-surgical treatments, this study investigated the available literature to determine the advantages and disadvantages of low-power lasers in treating non-surgical complications and diseases. Methods: Authentic information from articles was extracted and evaluated to assess low-power laser performance for non-surgical treatments. A systematic search of studies on low-level laser therapy (LLLT) for non-surgical treatments was conducted mainly in PubMed and google scholar articles. Results: Four categories of diseases, including brain-related diseases, skin-related diseases, cancers, and bone-related disorders, which were treated by LLLT were identified and introduced. The various types of LLLT regarding the studied diseases were discussed. Conclusion: Positive aspects of LLLT versus a few disadvantages of its application imply more investigation to find better and efficient new methods.
Keywords: Disorders; Low-level laser therapy; Photobiomodulation; Side effects; Treatment.
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Source: PubMed