ArticleChildren (Basel, Switzerland)2024
Effect of Laser Photobiomodulation on Postoperative Pain After Single-Visit Endodontic Treatment in Children: A Randomized Control Trial.
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5 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Analgesic Efficacy of Low-Level Laser Therapy for Postoperative Endodontic Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Australian endodontic journal : the journal of the Australian Society of Endodontology Inc · 2026Pooled it
- Efficacy of low-level laser as an adjunctive therapy in root canal treatment and retreatment: an umbrella review.Lasers in medical science · 2025Pooled it
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- Evaluation of post-operative pain after single-sitting pulpectomy using hand versus rotary instrumentation in primary molars.Bioinformation · 2026Article
- Photobiomodulation vs. nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs after diode laser excision of lower lip lesions: a case series.Lasers in medical science · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundThis study aimed to assess the effectiveness of laser photobiomodulation (PBM) in reducing postoperative pain following single-visit endodontic treatment in children aged 5-9 years.
methodsForty children aged 5-9 years with acute irreversible pulpitis in deciduous molars requiring single-visit pulpectomy were included in the study. Pulpectomy was performed according to a standard endodontic protocol. The participants were randomly allocated to two groups: group A received laser photobiomodulation using an 810 nm diode laser applied to the periapical area of the treated tooth postoperatively, and group B received blue light LED, applied at similar points to the control teeth. This was a placebo intervention. Pain scores were measured using a 10-point Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at 4, 12, 24, and 48 h post-treatment. The Friedman test was used to compare the VAS scores within groups over time, and the Mann-Whitney U-test was used to compare the VAS scores between the two groups. The significance level was fixed at
resultThe mean VAS scores were significantly lower in the PBM group compared to the placebo group at the 4th h, 12th h, and 24th h post-treatment (
conclusionsLaser photobiomodulation (PBM) was found to be effective in reducing postoperative pain following single-visit endodontic treatment in children. This non-invasive approach could offer a valuable alternative for pain management in pediatric endodontics, particularly given its effectiveness without the need for systemic medications.
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