The effectiveness of low-level laser therapy and low-intensity pulsed ultrasound in reducing pain induced by orthodontic separation: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The low-level laser therapy (LLLT) and low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) have been recently applied to control pain during orthodontic treatment.

Objective

To evaluate and compare the effectiveness of LLLT and LIPUS in reducing pain induced by orthodontic separation.

Study design

A single-blinded randomized controlled trial.

Methods

One hundred and fifty patients were randomly assigned into three groups; LLLT group, LIPUS group, and control group. After 5 min from the separators' placement, the first dose of the laser or the ultrasound was applied, the second dose was applied after 24 h, and the third dose was applied after 48 h on both maxillary and mandibular first molars. The exposure of laser was for 20 s at each point (maxillary and mandib

SUBMITTER: Al-Hanbali LMS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10835832 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature