Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine

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The efficacy of photobiomodulation on dental injection pain: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials

  • Maryam Altuhafy (Department of Orofacial Pain and TMJ Disorders, Eastman Institute for Oral Health, University of Rochester) ;
  • Virda Baig (Department of Orofacial Pain and TMJ Disorders, Eastman Institute for Oral Health, University of Rochester) ;
  • Luay Jabr (Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Eastman Institute for Oral Health, University of Rochester) ;
  • Junad Khan (Department of Orofacial Pain and TMJ Disorders, Eastman Institute for Oral Health, University of Rochester)
  • Received : 2024.03.21
  • Accepted : 2024.05.07
  • Published : 2024.06.01
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Abstract

Dental injections are routinely performed and can result in pain and anxiety in patients. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the efficacy of photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) in dental injections for pain management in patients undergoing dental treatment. Indexed databases, including PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, ISI Web of Knowledge, and Cochrane Library, were electronically searched without a time limit up to February 2024. A risk of bias evaluation was performed using the Cochrane tool. A preliminary investigation using electronic and manual methods yielded 4,920,881 manuscripts. Based on the eligibility requirements, 13 randomized control trials (RCTs) were included. Self-assessed pain was determined using the visual analog scale, Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Controllability scale, or Wong-Baker face pain scale. Eight RCTs demonstrated a notable decrease in needle pain in patients undergoing dental needle injections using PBMT. Based on current evidence, PBMT may help reduce needle pain related to dental anesthesia. Further standardized studies are needed to assess the significance of PBMT for postoperative pain in patients undergoing dental injections.

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Acknowledgement

We thank the Division of Orofacial Pain for allowing us the opportunity to conduct this systematic review.

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