Effects of Low-level Laser Therapy After Surgical Removal of Impacted Lower Third Molar

Postoperative Analgesic and Anti-inflammation Effects of Low-level Laser Therapy After Surgical Removal of Impacted Lower Third Molar

Goal: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of low-level laser (LLL) after surgical removal of impacted lower third molars (ILTM).

Goal: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of low-level laser (LLL) after surgical removal of impacted lower third molars (ILTM), including pain level, postoperative facial swelling, trismus and non-stimulated saliva secretory immunoglobulin A (sIgA).

Inclusion Criteria:

• had two impacted lower third molars symmetrically in the same position as the classifications of Pell- Gregory and Winter diagnosed by 2D panoramic radiography

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with systemic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, pregnant, local infections
• refused to participate in the study
• patients who did not follow-up visit would be excluded