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11th Edition of International Conference on Dentistry
and Oral Health

September 18-20 | London, UK

September 18-20, 2025 | London, UK
ICDO 2022

Comparative evaluation of low level laser therapy in post endodontic pain management - A quasi experimental trial

Pavithra Prabakaran, Speaker at Dental Conferences
Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences, India
Title: Comparative evaluation of low level laser therapy in post endodontic pain management - A quasi experimental trial

Abstract:

Introduction: Low level lasers have an average output power range between 5 and 500 mW. Low level lasers have shown nonthermal, and bio-stimulatory effects. The most common complication of single visit endodontics is a flare-up that results in pain and swelling.
Aim: The aim of this clinical study was to evaluate the effect of Low Level Laser Therapy in pain management after single visit endodontic treatment pain.
Materials and methods: Thirty subjects with symptomatic apical periodontitis in their lower premolars were divided randomly into 3 groups. Group A was administered Low level Laser for 5 minutes prior to the procedure at the apex of the tooth through buccal mucosa and into the canal after pulp space preparation. Group B was given 600 milligrams of ibuprofen half an hour prior to the start of the treatment and given Low level Laser just prior to the treatment and into the canal after the completion of pulp space preparation. Group C was kept as a control group which was neither given analgesics nor laser preoperatively. Intensity of pain after treatment was noted down on a visual analog scale at four hour, eight hour,twelve hour and twenty four hour interval.
Results: Results were obtained after statistical analysis.
Conclusion: LLLT group showed less pain levels than the control group after single visit endodontics.

Biography:

Dr. Pavithra Prabakaran has completed her BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) from Dayanand Sagar College of dental sciences, Bangalore, India in 2017. She did her MDS (Masters in Dental Surgery) in department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics from Government Dental College and Research Institute, Bangalore (2018-2021). She is currently working as assistant professor in department of Conservative dentistry and endodontics, NSVK Shri Venkateshwara Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore, India. She has authored several publications and has also presented papers and posters in conferences and PG conventions.

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