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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
Core Tip

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.