Pain is defined as an "unpleasant sensory and emotional
experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage or described in
terms of such damage," and is significantly influenced by an individual's
past and present experiences. Most dental procedures, such as extractions,
pulpotomies, root canal treatments, abscess draining, and oral surgeries,
require local anesthesia, which can be uncomfortable and exacerbated by fear
and anxiety. Effective pain management is critical in dentistry to improve patient
comfort and procedure success. This review explores the impact of
photobiomodulation (PBM) on enhancing the effectiveness and depth of local
anesthesia in dental procedures. PBM has been shown to enhance local anesthesia
through mechanisms such as mitochondrial stimulation, modulation of reactive
oxygen species (ROS), calcium ion regulation, and nitric oxide (NO) production.
Experimental studies demonstrate that PBM can significantly reduce pain during
local anesthetic injections, decrease the need for additional doses, and
improve overall patient comfort. This non-invasive technique is particularly
beneficial for pediatric patients and those with dental anxiety or special
needs. By leveraging the biological effects of light at the cellular level, PBM
represents a promising adjunctive therapy in dentistry, offering improved pain
management and patient outcomes. Further research is needed to optimize PBM
protocols and fully integrate this technology into dental practice.
Author(s) Details
Nada Tawfig Hashim
Department of Periodontics, RAK College of Dental Sciences, RAK Medical
& Health Sciences University,
Ras Al-Khaimah, UAE.
Muhammed Mustahsen
Rahman
Department of Periodontics, RAK College of Dental Sciences, RAK Medical
& Health Sciences University, Ras
Al-Khaimah, UAE.
Bakri Gobara Gismalla
Department of Oral Rehabilitation, Faculty of Dentistry, University of
Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan
Nancy Soliman Farghal
Department of Endodontics, Rak College of Dental Sciences, RAK Medical
& Health Sciences University, Ras-Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.
Please see the book here:- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/mmrnp/v3/1442
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