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Table 2 LLLT parameters

From: Effect of low-level laser therapy on the post-surgical inflammatory process after third molar removal: study protocol for a double-blind randomized controlled trial

Parameter

Red laser

Infrared laser

Center wavelength [nm]

652

808

Spectral bandwidth (FWHM) [nm]

5

2.6

Operating mode

Continuous wave

Continuous wave

Average radiant Power [mW]

100

100

Polarization

Random

Random

Aperture diameter [cm]

0.094

0.094

Irradiance at aperture [mW/cm2]

3537

3537

Beam profile

Multimode

Multimode

Beam spot size at target [cm2]

0.02827

0.02827

Irradiance at target [mW/cm2]

3537

3537

Exposure duration [s]

30

30

Radiant exposure [J/cm2]

106

106

Radiant energy [J]

3

3

Number of points irradiated

4

4

Area irradiated [cm2]

0.113

0.113

Application technique

Contact

Contact

Number and frequency of treatment sessions

1 session

1 session

Total radiant energy [J]

12

12