Orthodontic Treatment, When Combined with Low Level Laser Therapy Can Lead to Less Time, Discomfort and Overall Cost of Treatment

A 2004 randomized study was conducted on eleven patients over a two month period to determine if the application of the low level laser treatment using a GaAlAs diode laser in conjunction with regular orthodontic treatment would result in faster tooth movement. Left and right maxillary premolars were extracted and a fixed orthodontic appliance was installed to close the space. Half the patients received low laser light therapy treatment and the other half did not.

Study Results

Accumulated retraction find a way to simplify velocity was increased by one millimeter over a sixty day period with the application of Low Level Laser Therapy.