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High-Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT)

High-Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT)

Faster healing from surgery or implants.

What is High-Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT)?

High-Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT) uses a high-peak, pulsed to deliver energy deeper into tissue than low-level lasers. The goal is to reduce pain, decrease inflammation, and support faster tissue healing.

HILT is non-invasive and used as an adjunct therapy, not a replacement for standard treatment.

How does High-Intensity Laser Therapy work?

The laser delivers short, powerful pulses that:

  • Calm inflamed tissue
  • Reduce nerve pain signaling
  • Improve blood flow and cellular activity
  • Stimulate tissue repair and regeneration

Because the energy penetrates deeper, it can affect muscles, joints, and connective tissue, not just surface tissue.

What patients may notice

  • Warmth or tingling during treatment
  • Decreased pain or tightness after sessions
  • Improved comfort over a series of treatments

Results can vary; some patients feel relief quickly, others improve gradually.

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How we use DEKA HILT at Cheyenne Mountain Dentistry & Wellness

Post-surgical support

Used after:

  • Extractions
  • Implant placement
  • Surgical procedures

Clinical goals:

  • Reduce post-op pain and swelling
  • Support faster healing
  • Improve patient comfort
  • Potentially reduce reliance on pain medication

Non-surgical TMD / muscle therapy

Used for patients with:

  • Jaw muscle pain
  • Facial or neck muscle tension
  • TMJ-related discomfort

Clinical goals:

  • Reduce inflammation in muscles and joint areas
  • Decrease pain
  • Improve comfort during appliance therapy or splint use

Adjunctive therapy

HILT may be used alongside:

  • Splints or appliances
  • Airway or TMD treatment plans
  • Surgical care

It does not replace appliances or definitive treatment — it supports comfort and healing.

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