Low-level laser therapy enhances the number of osteocytes in calvaria bone defects of ovariectomized rats.

Priscilla Hakime ScalizeLuiz Gustavo de SousaLígia Maria Napolitano GonçalvesDimitrius Leonardo PitolMarcelo PalinkasAntônio Augusto CoppiMariah Acioli RighetiVitória RicardoKarina Fittipaldi Bombonato-PradoSimone Cecílio Hallak RegaloSelma Siessere

Published in: Animal models and experimental medicine (2019)

We conclude that LLLT stimulated bone neoformation and contributed to an increase in the total number of osteocytes, especially with a laser energy density of 30 J/cm2 given for 6 and 12 sessions.

Keyphrases

bone loss
bone mineral density
soft tissue
bone regeneration
postmenopausal women
body composition