Join Dr. Rountree and Dr. Jason Pang as they discuss the use of PBM in dentistry for healing wounds, cold sores, TMJ, Bell's Palsy, and Burning Mouth. Dr. Pang is a dentist and PMB practitioner in Neutral Bay, near Sydney, Australia. They explore the effects of light on tissues and the utilization of photobiomodulation in dentistry. They also talk about treatment strategies, pain relief using laser therapy, and how dentists can integrate photobiomodulation to enhance patient comfort and potentially treat neuropathic pain.
Photobiomodulation can improve healing and reduce pain in dental procedures, enhancing patient outcomes and promoting faster recovery.
Light therapy can effectively treat cold sores and aid in post-procedure healing, providing faster recovery and reduced discomfort for dental patients.
Deep dives
Utilizing Photobiomodulation in Dentistry
Photobiomodulation, or the use of light energy to speed up healing and reduce pain and inflammation, is an underutilized technique in dentistry. Many dentists have lasers in their practices, but they often do not harness the full potential of lasers for photobiomodulation. Educating dentists on the concept and benefits of photobiomodulation can help them understand how light therapy can improve healing and reduce pain in dental procedures. By treating areas affected by weak muscles, lesion development, and post-procedure pain, dentists can enhance patient outcomes and promote faster recovery.
Treating Cold Sores and Post-Procedure Healing
Photobiomodulation can be effectively used to treat cold sores and aid in post-procedure healing in dental patients. By applying light therapy at the early stages of a cold sore, patients can experience faster healing and reduced progression of the lesion. Depending on the patient's proximity to the dental clinic, treatment sessions can be repeated daily until the cold sore heals. In post-procedure cases with soft tissue damage, photobiomodulation can help reduce pain levels and accelerate healing. This innovative treatment approach can enhance the patient's recovery experience and provide relief from post-procedure discomfort.
The Benefits of Photobiomodulation for Facial Palsy and Burning Mouth Syndrome
Photobiomodulation offers promising results for patients suffering from facial palsy and burning mouth syndrome. In the case of facial palsy, light therapy can be applied to the affected areas of muscle weakness and pain, facilitating improved mobility and reducing pain levels. The treatment may also have positive effects on conditions such as trigeminal neuralgia, atypical facial pain, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome. For individuals with burning mouth syndrome, photobiomodulation can alleviate the intense pain and discomfort associated with the condition, often providing significant improvements in quality of life and functional abilities. The use of lasers and light therapy in dentistry opens up new avenues for pain management and faster recovery among patients.
Join Dr. Rountree and Dr. Jason Pang as they talk about the use of PBM in dentistry and how it is helpful in healing wounds, cold sores, TMJ, Bell's Palsy, Burning Mouth, and more.
Dr. Pang is a dentist and PMB practitioner in Neutral Bay, near Sydney, Australia. Dr. Pang completed his degree in Biomedical Science in 1994 from the University of Technology, Sydney, and then completed his Bachelor of Dental Surgery at the University of Sydney in 2002. He performs laser dentistry as well as PBM at his dental clinic, Cosmic SMile Laser Dental, and also is involved with Laser Therapy Sydney, a specialized PBM center. He is also a trainer for Fotona Lasers.