BACKGROUND Fibroblasts are the main cells involved in regeneration during wound healing. The objective was to determine the effect of 940 nm diode laser on cultured human fibroblasts using different irradiation regimens. METHODS The CCD-1064Sk human epithelial fibroblast cell line was treated with a 940 nm diode laser at different energy doses (power: 0.2-1 W and energy density: 1-7 J/cm²) us...

Despite more than 30 years of experience with low level laser therapy (LLLT) or 'biostimulation' in dentistry, concerns remain as to its effectiveness as a treatment modality. Controlled clinical studies have demonstrated that while LLLT is effective for some specific applications, it is not a panacea. This paper provides an outline of the biological basis of LLLT and summarizes the findings of...

In recent years, the use of low-intensity red light in regeneration of soft tissue has been increasingly pursued. As far as hard tissue is concerned, the biostimulating effect of laser has already been demonstrated successfully in more rapid healing of tibial bone fractures in mice at a dosage of 2.4 J. However, the effect of light of a low dose laser directly on osteoblasts has not been invest...

This study explored biostimulation mechanisms with an electron donor and a shuttle for accelerating pentachlorophenol (PCP) transformation in iron-rich soils. The results indicated that indigenous microbial communities are important for PCP transformation in soils. Biostimulation of indigenous microbial communities by the addition of lactate and anthraquinone-2,6-disulfonate (AQDS) led to the e...

BACKGROUND The non-invasive nature of laser biostimulation has made lasers an attractive alternative in Medical Acupuncture at the last 25 years. However, there is still an uncertainty as to whether they work or their effect is just placebo. Although a plethora of scientific papers published about the topic showing positive clinical results, there is still a lack of objective scientific proofs ...

In recent years, the use of low-intensity red light in regeneration of soft tissue has been increasingly pursued. As far as hard tissue is concerned, the biostimulating effect of laser has already been demonstrated successfully in more rapid healing of tibial bone fractures in mice at a dosage of 2.4 J. However, the effect of light of a low dose laser directly on osteoblasts has not been invest...