Influence of low-level laser on bone remodeling during induced tooth movement in rats.

Conclusions: Low-level laser application significantly increased the osteoclastic but not the osteoblastic activity during the initial phases of tooth movement. In addition, the osteoclastic activity was dose-dependent.
PMID: 23672280 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The Angle Orthodontist - May 14, 2013 Category: Dentistry Authors: Cossetin E, Janson G, de Carvalho MG, de Carvalho RA, Henriques JF, Garib D Tags: Angle Orthod Source Type: research