INFLUENCE OF PHOTOBIOMODULATION IN ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT: A LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract

This article aimed to analyze the effects of photobiomodulation in orthodontic treatment, evaluating its impact on pain, the rate of tooth movement, and tissue repair. It is a descriptive, integrative literature review that gathers, analyzes, and synthesizes available scientific evidence regarding the use of photobiomodulation as an adjunctive therapeutic resource in orthodontics, with an emphasis on its effects on pain control, the acceleration of tooth movement, and potential clinical implications. The integrative review approach was selected because it allows for the inclusion of various types of scientific studies, facilitating a comprehensive analysis of the existing body of knowledge on a given topic. The analysis conducted in this study demonstrated that photobiomodulation in orthodontic treatment offers benefits to patients—such as reduced pain, accelerated tooth movement, and the repair of periodontal tissue. Photobiomodulation shows potential for contributing to orthodontic treatment, particularly as an adjunctive tool for pain management.