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Evaluation of the Effect of Low Level Laser Therapy on Crestal Bone Changes and Secondary Stability Around Delayed Implant

Although implant survival and success rates are prominent, there is still progress to be made in both survival and success rates, as well as in improving implant stability at implant placement in order to accomplish osseo-integration without significantly reducing peri-implant marginal bone. Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has been postulated in studies looking into enhancing implant stability. Understanding the effect of LLLT on bone remodeling is crucial to knowing whether LLLT will enhance implant-bone interaction. LLLT prompts vascularization of the bone defect site and also stimulates osteoblasts, which can facilitate recovery of hard tissue. In addition, it has been recently reported that LLLT has positive effects in ossification and osseo-integration of dental implants.