{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Assessment of photobiomodulation by a 660-nm diode laser on the reversal of soft tissue anesthesia in children: A randomized controlled clinical trial.
{Author}: Othman HY;Sharaf AA;Abdelghany HM;Abd El Rahman AM;
{Journal}: Int J Paediatr Dent
{Volume}: 0
{Issue}: 0
{Year}: 2024 May 29
{Factor}: 3.264
{DOI}: 10.1111/ipd.13215
{Abstract}: <B>BACKGROUND: </B>Soft tissue anesthesia (STA) following inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) anesthesia lasts 3-5 h. It is important to reverse STA after treatment to prevent soft tissue injury (STI).<BR><B>OBJECTIVE: </B>This study evaluated photobiomodulation using a 660 nm diode laser on STA reversal and its impact on STI following IANB anesthesia.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>A randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted on 32 children, aged 5-8 years, allocated into the test and control groups. Anesthesia was administered; the operative procedure was performed followed by exposure to laser. STA reversal was monitored through lip tapping, current perception threshold (CPT) tests, and paediatric Functional Assessment Battery.<BR><B>RESULTS: </B>The test group showed significantly faster recovery to normal sensation following exposure to laser than the control group which did not undergo any reversal (p < .0001), with a median time of 115 and 60 min according to lip tapping and CPT tests, respectively. The test group also showed significantly faster recovery to normal function (p = .016). The incidence of STI in the form of redness was significantly higher in the control group (p = .022).<BR><B>CONCLUSIONS: </B>Photobiomodulation using a 660 nm diode laser can be considered as an efficient approach to minimize STA and STI after dental interventions.