Effect of laser therapy on pain after single-visit root canal treatment

Effect of low-level laser therapy on postoperative pain after single visit root canal treatment: A randomized clinical trial. - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/04/108546

Enrollment

Registered

2026-04-16

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-04-27

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K040- Pulpitis

Interventions

Intervention1: Diode laser application: Low-level laser therapy will be applied immediately after obturation. A diode laser (940 nm wavelength, 0.5 W output power) will be used in continuous wave mode

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: a.Patients with single-rooted teeth diagnosed with symptomatic or asymptomatic irreversible pulpitis. b.Patients aged 18 50 years and in good systemic health. c.Teeth with mature apices. d.Patients willing to participate in the study and comply with follow up schedule. e.Patients providing written informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: a)Patients with periapical lesion or swelling. b)Teeth with open apices. c)Teeth with calcified canals, root resorption, or retreatment cases. d)Patients on analgesics, antibiotics, or corticosteroids within 48 hours prior to treatment. e)Pregnant or lactating women and patients with systemic diseases contraindicating laser use.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Postoperative pain after single visit root canal treatment will be assessed.Timepoint: 4 hrs, 12 hrs, 24 hrs, 48 hrs	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
NILTimepoint: NIL	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Nitin Manoharrao Lokhande

SMBT Dental College and Hospital, Sangamner

drnlokhande@gmail.com7709387538

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026