Role of photobiomodulation in management of periodontal disease

Photobiomodulation is a therapeutic technique which can be applied in tissue regenerative surgery. It is a Low-Level Laser Therapy applies minimally invasive dentistry approach and serve as a non-cutting method of using the red to near infra-red light on body tissues. Photobiomodulation promotes cell proliferation and enable tissue restoration after diffent types of traumatic oral injuries. It is an excellent alternative to traditional therapy, simple and fast to perform, well tolerated by the patients, relief pain and reduces inflammation, promote healing and enhance tissue repair processes. Photobiomodulation can enhance stem cell differentiation and induce cell proliferation. Therefore PBM is used as adjunctive therapy to the conventional treatment of various periodontal diseases and repair of damaged soft and hard tooth structure as well as surrounding tissues. The aim of this study is to establish the fact of the applications of PBM therapy in management of periodontal diseases by understanding mechanism of action and mechanisms of repair. Furthermore, it is necessary to focus on evidence-based methodologies, types of patients are more susceptible to treatment as well as to understand the best ways of using this important and cutting-edge therapeutic option.