Clinical study on low-level laser therapy to control postoperative pain and quality of life in patients undergoing root canal treatment

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Authors: Chavva Lakshmi Charan Reddy, Rashmi Patil, Taniya Maqsood, Siddiq Mukkamil Ahmed, Priyadarshani Priyadarshani, Azeem Sultana, Kafeel Ahmed Md
DOI: 10.6026/973206300220615
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Abstract

Postoperative pain affects 25-40% of Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) patients, impairing oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). This double-blind RCT randomized 80 single-visit RCT patients to low-level laser therapy (LLLT) (808 nm periapical laser) or placebo postoperatively. LLLT reduced 24-hour Visual Analog Scale (VAS) pain scores (2.1±1.2 vs 4.8±1.5; p

Fields of Study & Subjects

Laser Applications in Dentistry and Medicine Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques

Publication details

Journal / source
Bioinformation
Volume
22
Issue
2
Pages
615–619
Publication date
28 February 2026
Language
EN