研究目的
To clinically estimate an influence of a 635 nm diode laser on the stability of orthodontic mini-implants, to assess mini-implants loss, and to evaluate a pain level after the treatment.
研究成果
Irradiation of peri-implant soft tissue using a 635-nm diode laser enhances secondary mini-implant stability after three days, one month, and two months. The diode laser application has no significant effect on pain level after orthodontic appliance placement measured in the NRS-11.
研究不足
The study was limited to a two-month observation period and did not evaluate long-term effects. The sample size was relatively small, and the study was conducted in a specific population.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection
Randomized clinical split-mouth trial to evaluate the effect of a 635 nm diode laser on the stability of orthodontic mini-implants.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources
20 subjects (13 women and 7 men; age: 32.5 ± 6.1 years) with 40 implants placed in the maxilla.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials
Diode laser (SmartM, Lasotronix, Piaseczno, Poland), orthodontic mini-implants (RMO, West Colfax Ave., Denver, CO, USA), Periotest device (Medzintechnik Gulden e K, Modautal, Germany).
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow
Mini-implants were placed in the maxilla, with the right side irradiated with a diode laser and the left side as control. Laser application protocol included immediate and follow-up irradiations. Stability was measured at various intervals.
5:Data Analysis Methods
Statistical analysis was performed using the Statistica 12 software, with differences in mini-implants’ stability and pain value compared with the dependent sample Student’s t-test.
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