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Journal of Orofacial Orthopedics / Fortschritte der Kieferorthopädie

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01-09-2015 | Original article

Pain reduced by low-level laser therapy during use of orthodontic separators in early mixed dentition

Authors: S. Stein, H. Korbmacher-Steiner, N. Popovic, Prof. Dr. A. Braun

Published in: Journal of Orofacial Orthopedics / Fortschritte der Kieferorthopädie | Issue 5/2015

Abstract

Objective

The purpose of this work was to investigate whether low-level laser therapy (LLLT) applied at a defined distance from the gingiva has a pain-reducing effect in young patients undergoing orthodontic separation during the early mixed-dentition stage.

Materials and methods

A total of 40 children in early mixed dentition (mean age 8.05 years) who required separation of molars were included. The study comprised a group of 20 patients whose treatment included laser application on the day of separation and a control group of 20 patients not receiving LLLT. All patients recorded their maximum pain intensities on the day of separation (day 1) and on the following 4 days.

Results

Compared to the control group, pain perception was significantly reduced (p < 0.05) in the LLLT group on day 1 and continued to be reduced on day 2. Equivalent pain levels were recorded in both groups on days 3–5.

Conclusion

Given our findings of a pain-reducing effect in young patients undergoing orthodontic separation during the early mixed-dentition stage, LLLT is an interesting alternative option of providing analgesia even in very young patients.

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Title: Pain reduced by low-level laser therapy during use of orthodontic separators in early mixed dentition
Authors: S. Stein
H. Korbmacher-Steiner
N. Popovic
Prof. Dr. A. Braun
Publication date: 01-09-2015
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: Journal of Orofacial Orthopedics / Fortschritte der Kieferorthopädie / Issue 5/2015
Print ISSN: 1434-5293
Electronic ISSN: 1615-6714
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00056-015-0306-4

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Pain reduced by low-level laser therapy during use of orthodontic separators in early mixed dentition

Abstract

Objective

Materials and methods

Results

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Abstract

Objective

Materials and methods

Results

Conclusion

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