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Photobiomodulation Therapy in Pediatric Dentistry

Çocuk Diş Hekimliğinde Fotobiyomodülasyon Terapisi

Özge Bektaş(HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF DENTISTRY)0000-0002-6157-2534
Pages
19–36
Publication Date
2026-05-10
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When the literature is examined, it is seen that more clinical research is required to expand the effectiveness and usage areas of photobiomodulation therapy in the field of pediatric dentistry.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Photobiomodulation therapy, which is an effective and up-to-date treatment in dentistry, can be beneficial in pediatric dentistry, especially in the treatment of oral diseases, since it is noninvasive and does not cause side effects.
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Key Findings & Data:In this review, a literature review was conducted to reach current studies on photobiomodulation therapy with low-intensity laser used in pediatric dentistry, and the biostimulatory effect of low-intensity laser use in clinical practice was mentioned.
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Conclusion & Impact:When the literature is examined, it is seen that more clinical research is required to expand the effectiveness and usage areas of photobiomodulation therapy in the field of pediatric dentistry.
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⚙️Variables:fotobiyomodülasyon terapisi · çocuk diş hekimliği · dental teknoloji

Abstract

Photobiomodulation therapy, which is an effective and up-to-date treatment in dentistry, can be beneficial in pediatric dentistry, especially in the treatment of oral diseases, since it is noninvasive and does not cause side effects. In this review, a literature review was conducted to reach current studies on photobiomodulation therapy with low-intensity laser used in pediatric dentistry, and the biostimulatory effect of low-intensity laser use in clinical practice was mentioned. When the literature is examined, it is seen that more clinical research is required to expand the effectiveness and usage areas of photobiomodulation therapy in the field of pediatric dentistry.

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Diş hekimliğinde etkili ve güncel bir tedavi olan fotobiyomodülasyon terapisi invaziv olmadığı ve yan etkiye yol açmadığı için çocuk diş hekimliğinde özellikle ağız hastalıklarının tedavisinde yarar sağlayabilir. Bu derlemede çocuk diş hekimliği alanında kullanılan düşük yoğunluklu lazer ile gerçekleştirilen fotobiyomodülasyon terapisi ile ilgili yapılan güncel çalışmalara ulaşmak için literatür taraması yapılmış ve klinik uygulama alanında düşük yoğunluklu lazer kullanımının biyostimülatör etkisine değinilmiştir. Literatür incelendiğinde çocuk diş hekimliği alanında fotobiyomodülasyon terapisinin etkinliğini ve kullanım alanlarını genişletmek için daha fazla klinik araştırmanın gerekli olduğu görülmektedir.

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Bektaş, Ö. (2026). Photobiomodulation Therapy in Pediatric Dentistry. Dental and Medical Journal - Review, Cilt: 8 Sayı: 1, 19–36. https://ajindex.com/articles/1472725

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