Review Article

Year : 2016

Volume : Volume 6

Issue : Issue 1s

Low Level Laser Therapy in Diabetes: A Review

Dr. Abhinav Jain

Address for correspondence :
Dr. Abhinav Jain
abhinavjain@gmail.com

Abstract


Background:  Diabetes mellitus (DM) increases the risk of periodontitis, and severe periodontitis often coexists with severe DM. The proposed dual pathway of tissue destruction suggests that control of chronic periodontal infection and gingival inflammation is essential for achieving long-term control of DM. The purpose this review is to evaluate the effects of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) in patients with DM and gingival inflammation.

Keywords: Low level laser therapy Diabetes mellitus, Periodontal and gingival inflammation.