This study evaluated the application of laser-induced bone therapy (LIBT) to reduce implant healing time in rat tibia. Twenty 10-\r\nweek-old female Sprague-Dawlay rats were used. The rats received laser irradiation (laser group) or sham operation (control\r\ngroup) on either side of the tibia. Five days after invasion, titanium implants were inserted in proximal tibia. Five, 10, and 20 days\r\nafter implant placement, tibiae were collected. After taking micro-CT and performing a torque test, the tibiae were decalcified and\r\n8-�µm-thick sections were prepared. Specimens were stained with hematoxylin and eosin. Results.Micro-CT images, removal torque\r\nvalues, and histomorphometric analysis data demonstrated a significantly accelerated bone formation in the laser group earlier in\r\nthe healing process. Conclusion. The use of laser irradiation was effective in promoting bone formation and acquiring osseointegration\r\nof titanium implants inserted in rat tibia. LIBT may be suitable for use in implant therapy.
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