Dental Implant Healing
Source: Dental Research
Protocol for accelerating osseointegration and soft tissue healing after dental implant placement. PBM promotes both bone integration around the implant and gingival tissue healing.
Protocol Parameters
| Condition | Post-Dental Implant Surgery |
| Wavelengths | 660nm, 810nm |
| Dosage | 3-6 J/cm² |
| Irradiance | 30-80 mW/cm² |
| Duration | 60-90 seconds per site |
| Frequency | Daily for first week, then 3x/week for 4 weeks |
| Body Zone | oral cavity |
| Evidence Level | Moderate |
Mechanism of Action
PBM enhances osteoblast activity around the implant surface (improving osseointegration), promotes gingival fibroblast proliferation for soft tissue seal formation, and reduces post-surgical inflammation and pain. The combined effect accelerates functional healing.
Key Studies
- Garcia et al. (2016) - PBM for dental implant healing
- Karoline de Cal Lunardelli et al. (2014) - PBM and implant osseointegration
Treatment Tips
- *Start treatment day of or day after implant placement
- *Apply directly over the implant site (extraoral or intraoral)
- *Coordinate with dental surgeon
- *Good oral hygiene essential during healing
Contraindications
- !Active infection at implant site
- !Implant failure/mobility
Research Basis
This content is informed by 47+ published peer-reviewed studies on photobiomodulation.
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