Impact of Laser Therapy on Pain Management in PostDental Surgery Recovery

Abstract

Laser therapy has been established as a prospective adjunct in the management of dental pain, especially during such recovery after a surgical intervention. This paper will hence seek to determine the effect of laser therapy on pain management after dental procedures such as extractions, implant placements, and treatment of soft tissue. Laser treatment especially lowlevel laser treatment (LLLT) has been demonstrated to exhibit the possibility of reducing inflammation, assisting in healing, and pain reduction. The laser therapy, by induction of activity of cells, through stimulation of circulation and through exposure to the modulation of the inflammatory effects, can contribute greatly to recovery after an operation. This review discusses the multiple mechanisms of laser therapy, clinical evidence of its effectiveness in pain management, and the particular advantages of such a procedure in the management of post-operative pain, swelling and discomfort. The paper also focuses on the benefits of the laser therapy in comparison with the conventional pain management approaches such as noninvasive nature, less side-effects, and patient compliance. Also, the demerits and constraints of utilization of laser therapy in the dental clinics including its treatment protocols, cost, and availability are established. The possible future scope of laser treatment in dental surgery as well as on post surgical treatment is also covered.