Photobiomodulation for postoperative pain relief following conventional periapical surgery: a randomised controlled study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Photobiomodulation (PBM) has shown promising effects in managing postoperative pain following conventional periapical surgery, although current evidence remains limited. This study aims to assess the effect of PBM on postoperative pain 24 hours after periapical surgery.

Methods and analysis

A randomised, controlled, double-blind trial will include 34 patients undergoing periapical surgery in the maxillary region, randomly assigned to an experimental group (n=17) or control group (n=17). The experimental group will receive PBM (GaAlAs diode laser, 808 nm, 100 mW, 4 J/cm², applied at five vestibular points) and placebo ibuprofen immediately and 24 hours postoperatively. The control group will receive simulated PBM and active ibuprofen. The primary outcome is posto

SUBMITTER: Cirisola RWC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12606471 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature