Photobiomodulation Therapy in the Treatment of Oral Mucositis, Dysgeusia and Oral Dryness as Side-Effects of Head and Neck Radiotherapy in a Cancer Patient: A Case Report
This case report confirms the effectiveness of photobiomodulation therapy in the management of oral mucositis, dysgeusia, and oral dryness.
OPEN FILE[The Effects of Low-Level Laser Therapy on Xerostomia (Mouth Dryness)]
The current literature suggests that low-level laser therapy can be safely and effectively used as an advanced treatment modality for reduction of xerostomia. Further in vivo, in vitro and clinical studies using different irradiation parameters are suggested to determine the best laser parameters to be used.
OPEN FILEThe Effectiveness of Low-Level Laser Therapy in Patients With Drug-Induced Hyposalivation: A Pilot Study
The results of this study showed that the LLLT increased unstimulated salivary flow rate significantly.
OPEN FILEPhotobiomodulation Therapy in the Treatment of Oral Mucositis, Dysphagia, Oral Dryness, Taste Alteration, and Burning Mouth Sensation Due to Cancer Therapy: A Case Series
PBM can be considered safe, time saving, and a promising approach for the management of the oral complications due to cancer therapy and the quality of life of cancer patients.
OPEN FILEThe Effect of Low-Level Laser Therapy on Salivary Glands in Patients With Xerostomia
The results of our study indicate that the effects of low-level laser therapy on salivary glands are not only stimulating, but also regenerative to a degree since the glandular response to the same amount of applied laser energy increased linearly over time.
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