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World J Clin Cases. Feb 16, 2024; 12(5): 872-874
Published online Feb 16, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i5.872
Is it possible to anchor a tooth with photobiomodulation?
Angela Dominguez
Angela Dominguez, Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Benemerita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, Zaragoza de Puebla Calle 4 Sur 104, Puebla, Mexico
Author contributions: Dominguez A contributed to writing, editing, and reviewing the manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Angela Dominguez, DDS, Researcher, Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Benemerita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, Calle 4 Sur 104, Edificio Carolino, Col. Centro, C.P. 72000, Puebla, Mexico. angela.dominguezc@gmail.com
Received: November 20, 2023
Peer-review started: November 20, 2023
First decision: December 27, 2023
Revised: January 4, 2024
Accepted: January 22, 2024
Article in press: January 22, 2024
Published online: February 16, 2024
Abstract

During orthodontic treatment, we can achieve differential movements by using photobiomodulation (PBM) as an adjuvant before applying force. We can expect a greater bone density that initially resists movement while applying PBM to the other teeth to achieve an accelerating effect. The proposed protocol is to use an 810 nm laser at 0.1W power, applying between 4 and 6J per tooth for 22 s on the vestibular and lingual root surfaces, following the axial axis of the tooth. The energy density depends on the tip selected in the instrument. Normal bone remodeling cannot be avoided by applying high doses of PBM. PBM should be applied before orthodontic force to reduce tooth movement. In addition, PBM can be used during force application to teeth that require acceleration to achieve differential movement in orthodontic treatments. The protocol is the same in both scenarios.

Keywords: Photobiomodulation, Orthodontic movement, Diode laser, PBM, Anchorage in orthodontics

Core Tip: During orthodontic treatment, we can obtain differential movements by using photobiomodulation as an adjuvant before applying force to the teeth we want to use for anchoring, and photobiomodulation-assisted orthodontics to accelerate the movements when force is applied.