ArticleFrontiers in neurology2025
Pain experience and behavior management: efficacy of photobiomodulation as an adjunct to local anesthesia in MIH patients-a randomized split-mouth clinical study.
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- Effectiveness of different anaesthetic techniques, agents and adjunctive interventions in handling pain during dental treatment of MIH-affected teeth: a systematic review.European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry · 2026Pooled it
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Abstract
Background: Pain management in children with Molar-Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH) poses challenges for pediatric dentists. MIH affects the enamel of the first permanent molars and incisors, increasing the risk of cavities, hypersensitivity, and making anesthesia and dental treatments more difficult. Children with MIH often experience dental fear, necessitating effective pain management techniques. Photobiomodulation (PBM) has potential analgesic benefits in dentistry but requires further evaluation for its effectiveness in MIH cases. Aim: This study aimed to assess the impact of photobiomodulation on pain control in maxillary permanent molars affected by MIH. Methods: In our randomized split-mouth clinical study, 45 participants (25 males, 20 females) aged 7 to 15 years, with both maxillary molars affected by MIH, were assigned to either the intervention group (PBM plus standard anesthesia, Results: The PBM group reported significantly lower subjective pain (mean VAS 2 [1-5]) compared to the control group (6 [2-8]), Conclusion: Photobiomodulation improves pain management and the effectiveness of local anesthesia in maxillary molars affected by MIH by diminishing pain experience and enhancing anesthesia effects, providing a promising approach for pain control in children.
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