N/A N=32 Randomized Single-blind Supportive Care

Effects of Photobiomodulation on Postoperative Pain After Primary Endodontic Therapy in Molars With Symptomatic Apical Periodontitis

Postoperative Pain

Bottom Line

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Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Mar 2023

Primary outcome: Primary: Pain as Assessed by the Visual Analog Scale — 0; .33 score on a scale

Study Design & Population

Study type: Interventional
Phase: N/A
Interventions: PBM Therapy (Device); PBM Sham (Device)
Age: Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex: All
Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Primary completion: Mar 2022

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Pain as Assessed by the Visual Analog Scale	3.94; 6.13; 1.94; 3.86; 0.76; 3.33	—
SECONDARY Pain as Assessed by the Visual Analog Scale	3.94; 6.13; 1.94; 3.86; 0.76; 3.33	—

Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of photobiomodulation (PBM) on postoperative pain after endodontic treatment in mandibular molar teeth diagnosed with symptomatic apical periodontitis.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Posterior mandibular molars
No previous root canal therapy on the tooth in question
Able to complete the endodontic treatment in one visit

Exclusion Criteria

Maxillary teeth, mandibular anteriors and premolars
Infection (swelling, sinus tract) on the tooth in question
Periodontal disease on the tooth in question
Dental trauma
Crown/ root fractures
Systemic diseases
Immunocompromised patients

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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05032612). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.