Effectiveness of Photobiomodulation With Low-Level Laser Therapy on the Implant Stability Quotient at Different Time Intervals: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Amrutha Shenoy, Dhanraj Ganapathy, Subhabrata Maiti
Abstract
Background Photobiomodulation techniques, particularly low-level laser therapy (LLLT), have gained traction due to their ability to accelerate osseointegration by stimulating cellular metabolism and promoting tissue healing. This study explores the effectiveness of LLLT around dental implants at various intervals after placement. Using resonance frequency analysis (RFA), the implant stability quotient (ISQ) was measured to assess implant stability. Methodology This split-mouth, randomized, single-blinded clinical trial included 20 participants undergoing dental implant placement. The test group received LLLT while the control group had no laser treatment. Implant stability was assessed using RFA at one, two, four, and twelve weeks post-implant placement. Statistical analysis involved descriptive statistics, repeated-measures analysis of variance (ANOVA), and t-tests. Results The repeated-measures ANOVA analysis showed significant differences in the ISQ values between the LLLT group and the control group at two weeks and three months post-implant placement. The LLLT group exhibited higher ISQ values, indicating greater implant stability and improved osseointegration compared to the control group. These findings suggest the potential benefits of LLLT in enhancing dental implant outcomes. Conclusions LLLT shows promise in improving dental implant outcomes, with enhanced stability and osseointegration. Further research is needed to validate these results and integrate LLLT into routine dental implant procedures.