Effect of Low-Level Laser Therapy on Wound Healing and Post-extraction Pain Management of Primary Molars.

Launched by ALEXANDRIA UNIVERSITY · Jun 13, 2025

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This clinical trial is studying whether a special treatment called low-level laser therapy can help children heal faster and feel less pain after having baby molar teeth pulled. The study focuses on kids aged 5 to 8 who need to have two matching baby molars removed. One side of the mouth will get the laser treatment along with normal care instructions, while the other side will only get the regular care instructions. Researchers will check on the children’s healing and pain levels a few days after the extractions by taking pictures of the healing area and asking about their pain.

Children who are generally healthy, have no previous tooth extractions, and behave well during dental visits may be eligible to join the study. Their parents will need to give permission. Kids with certain medical conditions, allergies, or very loose teeth won’t be able to participate. If your child joins, they will have follow-up visits a few days after the tooth removal to see how well the mouth is healing and how much pain they feel. This study aims to find out if low-level laser therapy is a helpful and safe way to make recovery easier after tooth extractions.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • • Age range from 5 - 8 years.
• • Children free of any systemic disease or special health care need.
• • No previous extractions.
• • Positive or definitely positive behaviour during preoperative assessments according to the Frankl Rating Scale (score 3 or 4).
• • Patients with bilateral primary molars indicated for extraction.
• • Patients whose parents will give their written consent to participate
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Resorption more than one third of the root length.
• • Signs of mobility.
• • History of allergy to local anesthesia.
• • Medical History involving conditions such as prolonged bleeding, platelet disorders, hypersensitivity, allergic reactions to pain relievers and contradictions to laser therapy.
• • Acute pain.