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Effect of Low Level Laser Therapy After Wisdom Tooth Removal

Effect of Low Level Laser Therapy After Wisdom Tooth Removal

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18 years and older
All
Phase N/A

Overview

The aim is to test the effect of low level laser therapy on the relief of symptoms after wisdom tooth removal.

Description

Each Patient will get all four wisdom teeth removed, left and right side separately. After the operation, low level laser therapy is applied intra- and extraorally. Two different lasers are used, one for each side. The two lasers look identical. Only one of the lasers has therapeutic light, the other one shows just non-therapeutic red light. The effect of the low level laser is measured by several parameters and they are compared with the other side. These parameters are pain, swelling and mouth opening. The selection of the lasers to the sides is double-blind and randomized.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Indication for prophylactical wisdom tooth removal
  • 4 wisdom teeth

Exclusion Criteria:

  • pregnancy
  • taking blood thinners
  • known infectious diseases
  • untreated diabetes mellitus
  • taking immunosuppressants
  • Previous infections in the area of the wisdom teeth
  • smoking

Study details
    Impacted tooth
    Wound Healing
    Quality of life

NCT04437316

University of Zurich

16 February 2024

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