Table 2.
Irradiation parameters applied in the PBM.
| PBM 0.3 J | PBM 1 J | |
|---|---|---|
| Center wavelengths (nm) | 660±10 | |
| Operating mode | Continuous | |
| Peak power (W) | 0.01 | |
| Average power (mW) | 100 | |
| Spot size (cm2) | 0.03 | |
| Beam shape | Round | |
| Irradiance at target (mW/cm2) | 3.333 | |
| Fluence (J/cm2) | 10 | 33.3 |
| Exposure duration (s) | 3 | 10 |
| Total radiant energy (J) | 0.3 | 1 |
| Photon Fluence (p.J/cm2) | 19 | 63 |
| Photon Fluence (Einstein) | 4.2 | 14 |
| Number of points irradiated | 1 | |
| Application technique | Contact | |
| Frequency of sessions | 3 times/week for 12 weeks | |
nm, nanometer; mW, miliwatt; W, watt; J, Jaule; s, second; p.J, photon fluence.