Is low-level laser therapy effective for pain control after the surgical removal of unerupted third molars? Randomized trial

One of the main challenges after the extraction of unerupted third molars is pain control, and one of the treatments for these changes is low-level laser therapy (LLLT). Thus, this study aimed to assess the effectiveness of LLLT for pain control after the extraction of lower third molars. Trial design: This randomized, double blind, and split-mouth study included patients who required the bilateral extraction of unerupted lower third molars. Next, they received LLLT on one side (LASER) and not on the opposite side (control).

Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - September 13, 2019 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: P âmela Letícia Santos, Ana Paula Marotto, Thaiz Zatta da Silva, Mariele Pecorali Bottura, Mayra Valencise, Daniela Oliveira Marques, Thallita Pereira Queiroz Source Type: research