Abstract
Since the laser was first developed by Maiman in 1960, its use for medical and photobiological applications has been investigated. High-energy lasers are useful in producing coagulation necrosis in target tissue with a subsequent reaction in the surrounding tissue. Various biostimulatory effects of low-energy laser irradiation have been reported that involve regeneration healing, fibroblast and chondral proliferation, collagen synthesis, and nerve regeneration. In particular, the acceleration of bone regeneration by laser treatment has been a focus of recent research.
In this paper, the application of low-energy laser for periodontal regeneration is discussed, based on scientific evidence from currently available basic and clinical studies.
