How to Report Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT)/Photomedicine Dose and Beam Parameters in Clinical and Laboratory Studies

Jenkins, Peter; Carroll, James D.

doi:10.1089/pho.2011.9895

Cited by 215 publications

(129 citation statements)

References 13 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

124

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“…and the heterogeneity of the laser characteristics. This makes reproducibility impossible and further confounds an already complex subject [35]. Is the dose the real dose?…”

Section: Studies Were Includedmentioning

confidence: 99%

Efficiency of low-level laser therapy for orthodontic tooth movement: a review

Fromont-Colson¹,

Marquez-Diaz²,

Badran

et al. 2017

Laser Dent Sci

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Purpose Orthodontic treatment can last between 2 and 3 years. These long treatment times can significantly decrease patient cooperation and yield adverse effects. This review aimed to evaluate the clinical effect of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on the acceleration of orthodontic tooth movement. Materials and methods We searched the Cochrane Library, PubMed, and EMBASE and included only studies evaluating the effect of LLLT on orthodontic human tooth movement, according to inclusion criteria. Results We included thirteen studies (three controlled clinical trials [CCTs], five randomized clinical trials [RCTs], and five systematic reviews or meta-analyses). Six of the eight clinical trials showed a statistically significant effect on orthodontic tooth movement toward a low-level laser application. Conclusion Comparison between studies is difficult because of parameter variability (anchorage, orthodontic appliances, wavelength, and other laser parameters); however, LLLT may be an interesting method to accelerate orthodontic tooth movement. The highest-level studies show that LLLT can accelerate orthodontic movements, but other research must be pursued. This review of the literature seems to suggest concentrating future research regarding the relationship between LLLT and orthodontic tooth movement on wavelengths in infrared radiation approximately 780-810 nm, with a fluence of approximately 5 J/cm 2 .

show abstract

“…and the heterogeneity of the laser characteristics. This makes reproducibility impossible and further confounds an already complex subject [35]. Is the dose the real dose?…”

Section: Studies Were Includedmentioning

confidence: 99%

Efficiency of low-level laser therapy for orthodontic tooth movement: a review

Fromont-Colson¹,

Marquez-Diaz²,

Badran

et al. 2017

Laser Dent Sci

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Expressed in J/cm 2 . The dose describes the prescribed amount of photonic energy delivered to a precise area (Jenkins and Carroll, 2011).…”

Section: Basic Terminologymentioning

confidence: 99%

Fundamental Information

Riegel¹,

Godbold²

2017

Laser Therapy in Veterinary Medicine

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

“…Authors frequently vary in their reports of parameters used when attempting to investigate LLLT's effects on injury. 9 Inconsistent reporting creates complication and uncertainty when deciding on how to interpret information to best translate to clinical practice. It is suggested that LLLT parameters should be considered the "medicine," while the time of treatment should be considered the "dose."…”

Section: Implications For Practice Education and Future Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…8(p207) parameters for future LLLT studies and has been modified from Jenkins and Carroll. 9 Complete and proper reporting will allow clinicians to replicate research in their practice.…”

Section: Implications For Practice Education and Future Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Effects of Low-Level Laser Therapy on Pain Associated With Tendinopathy: A Critically Appraised Topic

Doyle

Lauber²,

Sabine³

2016

Journal of Sport Rehabilitation

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Clinical Scenario: Tendinopathies plague many active individuals, causing pain and reducing sport activity by decreasing range of motion and strength. There are many modalities that have been used to treat pain associated with chronic inflammation, such as ultrasound, moist heat packs, and electrical stimulation. Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is one such modality. Potential benefits of managing pain associated with tendinopathies have been investigated using LLLT. Cellular respiration and metabolism are thought to be increased by LLLT acting on the mitochondrial cytochromes. The effects LLLT may have on cellular activity could increase blood flow to progress the healing process by reducing the pain-spasm cycle. The purpose of this critically appraised topic is to identify the clinical effectiveness of LLLT on pain associated with tendinopathy and to identify the parameters used to achieve statistically and clinically relevant pain outcomes. Focused Clinical Question: What is the effect of LLLT on pain associated with tendinopathy? Clinical Bottom Line: Although LLLT significantly decreases pain from baseline, its use may be no better than placebo or traditional treatments such as ultrasound, moist heat packs, electrical stimulation, or therapeutic exercise to reduce pain associated with tendinopathy. Total accumulated joules across the treatment sessions may need to be taken into account as a parameter.

show abstract

How to Report Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT)/Photomedicine Dose and Beam Parameters in Clinical and Laboratory Studies

Abstract: Reviewers should insist that the minimum eight most important beam parameters are included, and authors should take care to measure and record these accurately before, during, and after an experiment or clinical trial.

Cited by 215 publications

References 13 publications

Efficiency of low-level laser therapy for orthodontic tooth movement: a review

Efficiency of low-level laser therapy for orthodontic tooth movement: a review

Fundamental Information

The Effects of Low-Level Laser Therapy on Pain Associated With Tendinopathy: A Critically Appraised Topic

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About