ReviewInternational journal of clinical pediatric dentistry2025
From Numbness to Comfort: Pioneering Pediatric Anesthesia Reversal with Photobiomodulation.
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Abstract
Administering local anesthesia (LA) in children is a critical aspect of minimizing pain and anxiety during medical and dental procedures. However, the prolonged postanesthetic numbness often poses unique challenges in children, leading to several problems. This review highlights pediatric anesthesia management by investigating the application of photobiomodulation (PBM) for the efficient and safe reversal of LA effects. PBM, a low-level laser therapy (LLLT), has gained momentum of late for its therapeutic potential in various dental applications. Emphasizing the safety and noninvasiveness of PBM, the optimal parameters, including wavelength, energy density, and duration, tailored to the unique requirements of pediatric patients, are taken into consideration. Furthermore, the psychosocial aspects of pediatric anesthesia reversal using PBM, considering the potential impact on anxiety levels, postprocedural discomfort, and overall patient cooperation, are addressed. This review explores the promising landscape of utilizing PBM to revolutionize pediatric postanesthetic care, contributing to a paradigm shift in recovery of even the youngest members of our patient population. How to cite this article: Meharwade P, Mothi P, Honakeri KS,
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