From Pain to Recovery: The Impact of Laser-Assisted Therapy in Dentistry and Cranio-Facial Medicine
Laser-assisted therapy has significantly transformed clinical practices in dentistry and craniofacial medicine, offering superior precision, minimal invasiveness, reduced pain, and faster healing compared to conventional methods. This review synthesizes current evidence on the applications of lasers...
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| author | Andreea Kui Ana Maria Paraschiv Manuela Pripon Andrea Maria Chisnoiu Simona Iacob Antonela Berar Flavius Popa Sandra Gorcea Smaranda Buduru |
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| description | Laser-assisted therapy has significantly transformed clinical practices in dentistry and craniofacial medicine, offering superior precision, minimal invasiveness, reduced pain, and faster healing compared to conventional methods. This review synthesizes current evidence on the applications of lasers in diverse dental areas, including temporomandibular disorders (TMD), medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ), and various therapeutic dental procedures. The strongest clinical evidence is observed in MRONJ management, where the Er: YAG laser achieves healing success rates ranging from 60% to 95%. Despite substantial advantages, variability in clinical outcomes, particularly regarding the efficacy of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) in temporomandibular disorder (TMD), highlights the need for standardized protocols and clearer guidelines. Challenges such as high equipment costs and specialized training requirements persist. Future research should focus on integrating advanced imaging with laser therapies and establishing consistent treatment protocols to further optimize patient outcomes. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-0a4c2baca03541f7ab58aa97ab5b3cac2025-08-20T02:07:59ZengRomanian Association of Balneology, Editura BalnearaBalneo and PRM Research Journal2734-84582025-03-0116178610.12680/balneo.2025.786From Pain to Recovery: The Impact of Laser-Assisted Therapy in Dentistry and Cranio-Facial MedicineAndreea Kui0Ana Maria Paraschiv1Manuela Pripon2Andrea Maria Chisnoiu3Simona Iacob4Antonela Berar5Flavius Popa6Sandra Gorcea7Smaranda Buduru8Department of Prosthetic Dentistry and Dental Materials, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj Napoca, RomaniaCluj County Emergency Clinical Hospital, 400006 Cluj-Napoca, RomaniaCluj County Emergency Clinical Hospital, 400006 Cluj-Napoca, RomaniaDepartment of Prosthetic Dentistry and Dental Materials, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj Napoca, RomaniaDepartment of Prosthetic Dentistry and Dental Materials, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj Napoca, RomaniaDepartment of Prosthetic Dentistry and Dental Materials, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj Napoca, RomaniaStomestet private practice, Cluj-Napoca, RomaniaRotar clinic private practice, Cluj-Napoca, RomaniaDepartment of Prosthetic Dentistry and Dental Materials, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj Napoca, RomaniaLaser-assisted therapy has significantly transformed clinical practices in dentistry and craniofacial medicine, offering superior precision, minimal invasiveness, reduced pain, and faster healing compared to conventional methods. This review synthesizes current evidence on the applications of lasers in diverse dental areas, including temporomandibular disorders (TMD), medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ), and various therapeutic dental procedures. The strongest clinical evidence is observed in MRONJ management, where the Er: YAG laser achieves healing success rates ranging from 60% to 95%. Despite substantial advantages, variability in clinical outcomes, particularly regarding the efficacy of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) in temporomandibular disorder (TMD), highlights the need for standardized protocols and clearer guidelines. Challenges such as high equipment costs and specialized training requirements persist. Future research should focus on integrating advanced imaging with laser therapies and establishing consistent treatment protocols to further optimize patient outcomes.https://bioclima.ro/Balneo786.pdflasertherapyphotobiomodulationtemporomandibular disordersmedica-tion-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (mronj) |
| spellingShingle | Andreea Kui Ana Maria Paraschiv Manuela Pripon Andrea Maria Chisnoiu Simona Iacob Antonela Berar Flavius Popa Sandra Gorcea Smaranda Buduru From Pain to Recovery: The Impact of Laser-Assisted Therapy in Dentistry and Cranio-Facial Medicine Balneo and PRM Research Journal lasertherapy photobiomodulation temporomandibular disorders medica-tion-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (mronj) |
| title | From Pain to Recovery: The Impact of Laser-Assisted Therapy in Dentistry and Cranio-Facial Medicine |
| title_full | From Pain to Recovery: The Impact of Laser-Assisted Therapy in Dentistry and Cranio-Facial Medicine |
| title_fullStr | From Pain to Recovery: The Impact of Laser-Assisted Therapy in Dentistry and Cranio-Facial Medicine |
| title_full_unstemmed | From Pain to Recovery: The Impact of Laser-Assisted Therapy in Dentistry and Cranio-Facial Medicine |
| title_short | From Pain to Recovery: The Impact of Laser-Assisted Therapy in Dentistry and Cranio-Facial Medicine |
| title_sort | from pain to recovery the impact of laser assisted therapy in dentistry and cranio facial medicine |
| topic | lasertherapy photobiomodulation temporomandibular disorders medica-tion-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (mronj) |
| url | https://bioclima.ro/Balneo786.pdf |
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