Naslov
Sedanji koncept laserske tehnologije v zobozdravstvu - LaserHF
(Current concept of laser technology in dentistry - LaserHF)

Autori
Gabrić Pandurić, Dragana

Izvornik
Dental tribune (Slovenian ed.) (2232-3511) 3 (2012), 2; 16-17

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, stručni

Ključne riječi
zobozdravstvo; laser; LLLT; aPDT; operativni posegi
(dentistry; laser; LLLT; aPDT; surgery)

Sažetak
Laser devices have gained in importance since the eighties and they are often claimed to be omni-use instruments. Though many applications turned out to be impracticable, a continued interest in this technique has remained to date. The broad spectrum of applications for the diode laser means that it is now the most widely used device in laser dentistry. Diode lasers offer an interesting – but not unlimited – field of application in modern dentistry including periodontology, endodontics and soft tissue treatment.LLLT (Low Level Laser Therapy) is the application of red and near infrared light over injuries or lesions to improve wound and soft tissue healing, reduce inflammation and give relief for both acute and chronic pain. LLLT is used to increase the speed, quality and tensile strength of tissue repair ; resolve inflammation and relieve pain (analgesia). The effects of LLLT are photochemical (like photosynthesis in plants). When the correct intensity and treatment times are used, red and near infrared light reduce oxidative stress and increase ATP (Adenosintriphosphat). This improves cell metabolism and reduce inflammation. Low level laser therapy effects are biochemical and not thermal and therefore do not cause heating or damage to living tissue.The antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) is a non-thermic light-induced inactivation of cells, microorganisms or molecules. “Antimicrobial“ photodynamic therapy targets pathogenic microorganisms. Using a dye, the bacteria that cause infections are stained, sensitized and destroyed following exposure with light of a suitable wavelength and energy density. A decisive role plays the “photosensitizer“, a coloring solution.

Izvorni jezik
Slv

Znanstvena područja
Dentalna medicina

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