A Comparative Assessment of Pain Caused by the Placement of Banded Orthodontic Appliances with and without Low-Level Laser Therapy: A Randomized Controlled Prospective Study

A Comparative Assessment of Pain Caused by the Placement of Banded Orthodontic Appliances with and without Low-Level Laser Therapy: A Randomized Controlled Prospective Study

Patients still refuse or discontinue orthodontic treatment due to related pain and discomfort. In this study, we investigate if low-level laser therapy (LLLT) can reduce pain caused by orthodontic bands. Sixty subjects who needed bands placed on the upper permanent first molars were assigned randoml...

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Main Authors: Carmelo Nicotra, Alessandro Polizzi, Graziano Zappalà, Alessandro Leonida, Francesco Indelicato, Gianluigi Caccianiga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-03-01
Series:Dentistry Journal
Subjects:
low-level laser therapy
orthodontic tooth movement
orthodontics
dental materials
laser
dental pain
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-6767/8/1/24

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