A Comparative Evaluation of the Effect of Photobiomodulation on the Depth of Anaesthesia During Endodontic Treatment of Teeth with Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis—A Prospective Clinical Trial
Background: Effective pulpal anesthesia is crucial in endodontic practice, particularly in treating symptomatic irreversible pulpitis. This study explores photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) as a non-invasive adjunct to traditional anesthesia. Aim: To compare the efficiency of diode laser and Er, Cr:Y...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2025-06-01
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| Series: | Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_224_25 |
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| Summary: | Background:
Effective pulpal anesthesia is crucial in endodontic practice, particularly in treating symptomatic irreversible pulpitis. This study explores photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) as a non-invasive adjunct to traditional anesthesia.
Aim:
To compare the efficiency of diode laser and Er, Cr:YSGG laser in enhancing anesthesia depth during endodontic treatment of teeth with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis.
Methods:
A total of 45 patients were divided into three groups: placebo (Group 1), diode laser (Group 2), and Er, Cr:YSGG laser (Group 3). Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scores were recorded at three stages: pre-operative, during access opening, and post-operative.
Results:
Both laser groups demonstrated significantly lower VAS scores compared to the placebo group. The diode laser showed the most significant reduction in pain during the procedure.
Conclusion:
Photobiomodulation using diode and Er, Cr:YSGG lasers effectively enhances anesthesia depth during endodontic treatment, with diode laser showing superior results. |
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| ISSN: | 0976-4879 0975-7406 |