Effect of Photobiomodulation on Crestal Bone Density Around Dental Implants: A Case Report

Cureus. 2024 Jun 30;16(6):e63546. doi: 10.7759/cureus.63546. eCollection 2024 Jun.

Abstract

Dental implants are becoming a necessary component of the dental profession. The first bone resorption at the implant surface has an impact on implant success. Bone alterations surrounding the implant are a significant factor in determining the implant's effectiveness. Reducing the loss of peri-implant crestal bone has been a constant goal. In dental implantology, several procedures are carried out to improve implant stability and the healing of the bone. The ability of photobiomodulation techniques or low-level laser therapy (LLLT) to speed up osseointegration by inducing cellular metabolism and stimulating tissue healing has made them popular. This case study details the implant loading in a patient treated with photobiomodulation to achieve implant stability and who has compromised bone type or D4.

Keywords: bone density; compromised bone; dental implants; implant stability; low level laser therapy; photobiomodulation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports