Laser Photo Therapy in Dentistry

Laser Photo Therapy in Dentistry

The application of laser phototherapy in dentistry is about much more than treating an aphthae here and a herpes blister there. This new book by Jan Tunér is an invitation to all dentists to discover the versatile potential of laser phototherapy.

Laser phototherapy can regenerate lost tissue by differentiating mesenchymal stem cells to form new interpapillary areas and secondary dentin. It stimulates bone regeneration and is useful in all oral and maxillofacial surgery procedures due to its anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. It promotes the healing of gingival ulcers and can prevent oral mucositis. As a so-called photoceutical, this treatment method is often a side-effect-free alternative to steroids and NSAIDs. It also offers effective treatment options for which there are limited alternatives, such as trismus, xerostomia, zoster, tri- geminal neuralgia, TMD and sinusitis. Last but not least, the laser dentist always has a good friend at hand (carpal tunnel syndrome, neck pain, shoulder tendonitis, etc.). Laser phototherapy is easy to handle and can be delegated to the dental assistant in many cases.