Light therapy may cut braces time in half
NCT ID NCT07390357
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether shining a low-level red laser on the gums can make teeth move faster during braces treatment. 18 adults with braces had one side of their mouth treated with the laser and the other side not. The goal was to see if the laser side moved more over 45 days. If it works, it could mean shorter time in braces.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- 635-nm photobiomodulation (low-level laser therapy)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could shorten the time people need to wear braces by accelerating tooth movement without surgery or drugs.
- What could go wrong
- This was a small, early study with only 18 participants. The effect may be small or not apply to all orthodontic cases. Risks like pain or tissue damage were not fully assessed.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ka-dent, Lipowa 18
Wschowa, 67-400, Poland
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