Use of laser therapy in periapical bone repair

Authors

  • María I. Garrigó Andreu Clínica Estomatológica Antonio Maceo. La Habana
  • Carolina J. Valiente Zaldívar Hospital Clinicoquirúrgico 10 de Octubre. La Habana

Keywords:

periapical diseases, radiotherapy, dental pulp gangrene, laser, therapeutic use, acupuncture points, root canal therapy.

Abstract

The biostimulant effect of low energy laser radiation on the bone tissue has been tested in cell cultures and experimental animals. The objective of our investigation was to evaluate this effect on the periapical bone reparation. 40 patients received attention and underwent radicular, pulpar, and laser treatment. The acupuncture points technique in the injured area and the laserpuncture were used as part of the laser terapy with energetic depots of 15 J/cm² and 7 J/cm², respectively. The results show that the processes of periapical bone reparation were accelerated, since in 67.5 % of these patients it took place in less than 6 months.

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Published

1997-04-21

How to Cite

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Garrigó Andreu MI, Valiente Zaldívar CJ. Use of laser therapy in periapical bone repair. Rev Cubana Estomatol [Internet]. 1997 Apr. 21 [cited 2025 Mar. 13];34(1):8-13. Available from: https://revestomatologia.sld.cu/index.php/est/article/view/2786

Issue

Vol. 34 No. 1 (1997): JAN- JUN

Section

Research Article

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