Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8698169 | The Journal of the American Dental Association | 2018 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
To the best of the authors' knowledge, this study is one of the first to investigate laser penetration through the periodontium. Evidence from this study showed that laser energy penetration through the periodontium is markedly affected by bone thickness but less so by gingival thickness. Clinicians need to be aware of the biological factors that could affect laser energy penetration to the target site and adjust their laser dosages accordingly. These findings may guide dental practitioners in selecting the appropriate laser dosage parameters for low-level laser therapy.
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Authors
Doreen Y. BDS, DClinDent(Orth), MRACDS(Orth), MorthoRCS(Ed), Ambrose K. BDS (Hon), GradDipClinDent, MScDent, FRACDS, FICD, Oyku DDS, PhD, Peter PhD, Alexandra K. DDS, MSc (Oral Surg-Implant), DSp Ortho, PhD, M. Ali BDS, PhD, Cert Ortho, DOrtho,