Using laser therapy to improve healing after tooth extraction
Combination Therapy Effect of Laser on Wound Healing and Bone Regeneration of Dental Sockets
This study tests if using laser therapy after a tooth extraction can help people heal faster and feel less pain compared to a fake treatment.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 44 (estimated) |
| Ages | 21 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Sharif Medical Research Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Lahore, Punjab Province and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06552936 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to determine whether laser therapy can enhance wound healing and bone regeneration following tooth extraction. Participants will receive either laser treatment or a sham treatment immediately after their tooth is extracted. They will report their pain levels at specified intervals and return for follow-up evaluations at 10 days and 4 months post-extraction. The study seeks to compare the outcomes of both treatment groups to assess the effectiveness of the laser therapy.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 21 and older who require non-traumatic tooth extractions and are willing to undergo dental implant surgery.
Not a fit: Patients who are pregnant, lactating, menopausal, smokers, or have certain medical conditions such as diabetes or osteoporosis may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could lead to faster healing and improved recovery for patients undergoing tooth extractions.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of laser therapy in dental procedures is gaining interest, this specific approach to enhance healing after tooth extraction is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * At least 21 years old, regardless of gender * Non-traumatic tooth extraction of the lower jaw is indicated * Willing for dental implant surgery * Dental appointments are available at the study place * Absence of active infection at the extraction site * Signed informed permission is provided. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant, lactating, and menopausal women * Smokers * Those having head and neck radiotherapy * Those with any sort of acute infection (e.g., periodontal abscess), immune deficiency, or metabolic conditions such as diabetes mellitus and osteoporosis * Patients will also be eliminated if they have a complication during surgery, such as bleeding or operational difficulties, or if the procedure takes longer than 90 minutes.
Where this trial is running
Lahore, Punjab Province and 1 other locations
- Sharif Medical and Dental College — Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan (Recruiting)
- Sharif Medical and Dental College — Lahore, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Amna N Khan, MPhil — Sharif Medical and Dental College
- Study coordinator: Professor
- Email: dr.anauman@gmail.com
- Phone: +923215606840
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.