The effect of photobiomodulation on the perception of pain during orthodontic

The effect of photobiomodulation on the perception of pain during orthodontic interproximal tooth reduction; a double-blinded randomized controlled trial

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20130812014333N192

Enrollment

Registered

2023-01-18

Start date

2023-01-10

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-02-07

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Conditions

Orthodontic Pain. Encounter for other specified aftercare

Interventions

Intervention 1: The intervention group will receive low-power laser therapy at least 3 minutes before interproximal stripping, a diode laser (Epi X, Biolase, USA) with a wavelength of 940 nm is used,

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 30 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Informed consent Bolton dispute Slight crowding in the lower incisor area Mild misalignment between arches and a need for interproximal stripping Centerline difference

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with removable orthodontic appliances History of taking anticonvulsant and antidepressant drugs Active herpes simplex infection in the mouth (simplex and zoster) History of temporomandibular arthritis

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The pain. Timepoint: The first, second, fourth and seventh days after laser radiation. Method of measurement: Using a visual pain scale.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactAmin Golshah

Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

amin.golshah@gmail.com+98 83 3729 6591

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026