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Effect of low-level laser therapy on the post-surgical inflammatory process after third molar removal: study protocol for a double-blind randomized controlled trial

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Title
Effect of low-level laser therapy on the post-surgical inflammatory process after third molar removal: study protocol for a double-blind randomized controlled trial
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Trials, November 2013
DOI 10.1186/1745-6215-14-373
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Simone Oliveira Sierra, Alessandro Melo Deana, Raquel Agnelli Mesquita Ferrari, Priscilla Maia Albarello, Sandra Kalil Bussadori, Kristianne Porta Santos Fernandes

Abstract

Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has been shown to modulate the inflammatory process without adverse effects , by reducing pain and swelling and promoting the repair of damaged tissues. Because pain, swelling and muscle spasm are complications found in virtually all patients following oral surgery for the removal of impacted teeth, this model has been widely used to evaluate the effects of LLLT on the inflammatory process involving bone and, connective tissue and the muscles involved in mastication.

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Geographical breakdown

Country Count As %
Canada 1 <1%
Unknown 131 99%

Demographic breakdown

Readers by professional status Count As %
Student > Master 26 20%
Student > Bachelor 13 10%
Student > Postgraduate 12 9%
Student > Doctoral Student 9 7%
Researcher 6 5%
Other 18 14%
Unknown 48 36%
Readers by discipline Count As %
Medicine and Dentistry 55 42%
Nursing and Health Professions 8 6%
Agricultural and Biological Sciences 6 5%
Sports and Recreations 3 2%
Environmental Science 2 2%
Other 8 6%
Unknown 50 38%