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ArticleJournal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences2025

A Comparative Evaluation of the Effect of Photobiomodulation on the Depth of Anaesthesia During Endodontic Treatment of Teeth with Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis-A Prospective Clinical Trial.

Akshita Balivada, R Vinay Chandra, D Krithika, B Arvind, Mrinalini Jaichander, Priyanka Girish

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Akshita BalivadaDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Rajarajeswari Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
R Vinay ChandraDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Rajarajeswari Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
D KrithikaDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, KLE Society Institute of Dental Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
B ArvindPrivate Practitioner, MDS in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Consultant Endodontist and Conservative Dentist, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Mrinalini JaichanderConservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Dayananda Sagar College of Dental Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Priyanka GirishConservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Magi Orthodontic Dental Care Centre, Rajajinagar, Karnataka, India.

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Abstract

Background: Effective pulpal anesthesia is crucial in endodontic practice, particularly in treating symptomatic irreversible pulpitis. This study explores photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) as a non-invasive adjunct to traditional anesthesia. Aim: To compare the efficiency of diode laser and Er, Cr: YSGG laser in enhancing anesthesia depth during endodontic treatment of teeth with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis. Methods: A total of 45 patients were divided into three groups: placebo (Group 1), diode laser (Group 2), and Er, Cr: YSGG laser (Group 3). Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scores were recorded at three stages: pre-operative, during access opening, and post-operative. Results: Both laser groups demonstrated significantly lower VAS scores compared to the placebo group. The diode laser showed the most significant reduction in pain during the procedure. Conclusion: Photobiomodulation using diode and Er, Cr: YSGG lasers effectively enhances anesthesia depth during endodontic treatment, with diode laser showing superior results.

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Cr: YSGG laserDiode laserendodontic treatmentErirreversible pulpitisphotobiomodulation

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