Low-level laser therapy effects on pain perception related to the use of orthodontic elastomeric separators
Dental press j. orthod. (Impr.); 20 (3), 2015
INTRODUCTION: Some patients refer to pre-banding orthodontic separation as a painful orthodontic procedure. Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has been reported to have local analgesic effect. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this single-blind study was to investigate the perception of pain caused by orthodontic elasto...
Elastómeros/química, Estudios de Seguimiento, Láseres de Semiconductores/uso terapéutico, Terapia por Luz de Baja Intensidad/métodos, Diseño de Aparato Ortodóncico, Aparatos Ortodóncicos, Dimensión del Dolor/métodos, Percepción del Dolor/efectos de la radiación, Placebos, Método Simple Ciego, Técnicas de Movimiento Dental/instrumentación