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Photobiomodulation in speech-language-hearing therapy: a profile of professional practice and the level of information of Brazilian speech-language-hearing therapists

Rev. CEFAC; 23 (3), 2021
ABSTRACT Purpose: to know the profile of Brazilian speech-language-hearing (SLH) therapists and their level of information on the use of low-level laser photobiomodulation. Methods: an observational, cross-sectional, quantitative study conducted with a self-administered online questionnaire related to ...

Efeito in vitro da laserterapia e da terapia fotodinâmica na redução de bactérias presentes em canais radiculares

RFO UPF; 25 (2), 2020
Este estudo tem por objetivo verificar in vitro o efeito bactericida da laserterapia e da terapia fotodinâmica com laser de baixa potência (660 nm e 808 nm) em bactérias presentes nos canais radiculares. Métodos: foram preparadas 60 placas de Petri com bactérias: 20 placas com Enterococcus faecalis,...

Histomorphometric evaluation of the effects of mandibular advancement appliance and low level laser therapy (LLLT) with different doses on condylar cartilage and subchondral bone in rats

Int. j. morphol; 38 (2), 2020
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of mandibular advancement appliance and low level laser therapy (LLLT) with different doses on cellular hypertrophic changes in the mandibular condyle of rats. Forty-eight 8-week-old male Wistar albino rats weighing between 260 and 280 g were randomly div...

Effect of low intensity photobiomodulation associated with norbixin-based poly (hydroxybutyrate) membrane on post-tenotomy tendon repair. In vivo study

Acta cir. bras; 35 (3), 2020
Abstract Purpose: To evaluate the in vivo response of photobiomodulation therapy associated with norbixin-based poly(hydroxybutyrate) membrane (PHB) in tenotomized calcaneal tendon. Methods: Thirty rats were randomly allocated to six groups (n=5 each): LED groups (L1, L2 and L3) and membrane + LED grou...

Low-Level Laser Therapy and Spinal Cord Injury: Effects of 3 Different Fluences in the Intermediate Period of Repair in an Experimental Model in Rats

Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of 3 different fluences of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) in intermediate period of spinal cord repair using an experimental model in rats. Thirty two rats were randomly divided into four experimental groups: Control Group (CG); Laser treat...

The influence of LLLT applied on applied on calvarial defect in rats under effect of cigarette smoke

J. appl. oral sci; 27 (), 2019
Abstract Objective Considering the global public health problem of smoking, which can negatively influence bone tissue repair, the aim of this study is to analyze the influence of photobiomodulation therapy (PBM) on calvaria defects created surgically in specimens under the effect of cigarette smoke an...

Effect of low power laser in biomodulation of cultured osteoblastic cells of Wistar rats

Acta cir. bras; 34 (2), 2019
Abstract Purpose: To analyze aspects of the biomodulating effect of light in biological tissues, bone cells from surgical explants of the femur of rats were irradiated with low intensity laser. Methods: Bone cells were cultured and irradiated with LASER light (GaAlAs). Growth, cell viability, mineral...

Influence of photobiomodulation therapy on root development of rat molars with open apex and pulp necrosis

Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the role of photobiomodulation (PBM) in apexification and apexogenesis of necrotic rat molars with an open apex. Rat molars were exposed to the oral environment for 3 weeks. Canals were rinsed with 2.5% NaOCl and 17% EDTA, filled with antibiotic paste and sealed. Aft...

Botulinum toxin A (BT-A) versus low-level laser therapy (LLLT) in chronic migraine treatment: a comparison

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 76 (10), 2018
ABSTRACT The aim of this work was to evaluate patients with chronic migraine treated with botulinum toxin A (BT-A) and compare this with low level laser therapy (LLLT), referencing: pain days, pain intensity, intake of drugs/self-medication, anxiety and sleep disorders. Methods: Patients were randomized...

Aplicación del Láser de Baja Potencia (LLLT) en Pacientes Pediátricos: Revisión de Literatura a Propósito de una Serie de Casos

RESUMEN: El uso del láser de baja potencia en odontología está siendo cada vez más frecuente y con excelentes resultados, los equipos más modernos traen pre-establecidos la dosimetría de los parámetros para las diferentes acciones clínicas. El objetivo de esta revisión fue encontrar evidencia ci...