The Effect of Low-Level Laser Therapy on Salivary Glands in Patients with Xerostomia

Abstract

The results of our study indicate that the effects of low-level laser therapy on salivary glands are not only stimulating, but also regenerative to a degree since the glandular response to the same amount of applied laser energy increased linearly over time.

In vitro photoinactivation of bovine mastitis related pathogens

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