Randomized controlled clinical effectiveness of adjunct 660-nm light-emitting diode irradiation during non-surgical periodontal therapy

Background/purpose: The irradiation of 660-nm light-emitting diodes (LEDs) has exhibited potential to accelerate oral wound healing and prevent periodontal breakdown in rodents. This study was to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of 660-nm LEDs during non-surgical periodontal therapy (NSPT). Metho...

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Main Authors: Yi-Wen Chen, Olivia Hsieh, Yueh-An Chen, Lan-Lin Chiou, Po-Chun Chang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-01-01
Series:Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0929664618308647