Effect of pre-operatory low-level laser therapy on pain swelling and trismus associated with third-molar surgery

摘要

BackgroundThe extraction of impacted third molars is commonly associated to pain, edema, trismus, limited jaw opening and movements. The aim of this retrospective study is to verify if pre-surgical low-level laser therapy (LLLT) associated with the extraction of impacted lower third molars could add benefits to the postoperative symptoms respect LLLT performed only after surgery.