Low level laser therapy in management of post endodontic retreatment pain: A review
https://doi.org/10.36377/ET-0046
Abstract
Post-endodontic treatment pain is frequent which needs analgesics for patient’s pain relief. One of the most common reasons for post operative pain is chemical, mechanical, or microbial injuries to the periapical tissues that result in acute inflammation. Application of recently developed endodontic techniques and devices will reduce postoperative pain. Two proven methods for reducing pain associated with inflammation are low-level laser therapy (LLLT) and antimicrobial photodynamic therapy. The use of LLLT in root canal therapy procedures is supported by more and better-documented evidence.
About the Authors
V. K. Humnabad
Dr. D.Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital
India
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India
Vamshi Krishna Humnabad – Postgraduate Student in Dept of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune
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R. Kashikar
Sinhgad Dental College and Hospital
India
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India
Rasika Kashikar – MDS, Assistant Professor, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
Pune
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A. Hindlekar
Dr. D.Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital
India
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India
Ajit Hindlekar – MDS, Associate Professor, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune
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S. R. Srinidhi
Dr. D.Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital
India
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India
Surya Raghavendra Srinidhi – Professor and Head, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune
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S. Sh. Adapa
Dr. D.Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital,
India
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India
Sri Shivapriya Adapa – Postgraduate Student in Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune
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Humnabad V.K., Kashikar R., Hindlekar A., Srinidhi S., Adapa S.Sh. Low level laser therapy in management of post endodontic retreatment pain: A review. Endodontics Today. 2024;22(4):344–348. https://doi.org/10.36377/ET-0046
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