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Comparative Efficacy of Conventional Versus Diode Laser Assisted Root Canal Treatment in Reduction of Postoperative Pain and Healing of Periapical Lesion: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Year: 2024

Type: article

Study designs: Randomized Controlled Trial, Clinical Trial

Abstract: A BSTRACT Background: Laser assisted root canal treatment has emerged as a promising adjunct to conventional randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Material and method: To evaluate the same, we observed 90 patients (98 roots) with chronic periapical lesions; they were randomized into two groups ( n = 45): diode laser and control. The level of pain was measured before and at 6, 12, 24, 48, and 72 hours after treatment using a visual analog scale. Cone beam computed tomography images were obtained before and 6 months after treatment to assess the healing of periapical lesions based on their apicocoronal, mesiodistal, and buccolingual diameters. Result and conclusion: It was observed that root canal disinfection by diode laser significantly decreased the postendodontic pain and resulted in a higher success rate in lesion resolution.

Source: Journal of Pharmacy And Bioallied Sciences

DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1354_24

Authors: Priyanka Dubey, Anjali Savita, Ruba Khan, Rupal Saxena, Kriti Dubey, Purva Verma

Institution: People’s University

Language: English

Topic: Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments

Subfield: Oral Surgery

Field: Dentistry

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $250