Effectiveness of Low-Level Laser Therapy in Reducing Orthodontic Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Objectives. To assess the effectiveness of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) in reducing orthodontic pain after the application of orthodontic force (OF). Methods. A systematic search was conducted in the MEDLINE, EMBASE, Scopus, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and EBSCOhost databases. The study incl...

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Main Authors: Naira Figueiredo Deana, Carlos Zaror, Paulo Sandoval, Nilton Alves
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2017-01-01
Series:Pain Research and Management
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/8560652