Laser zaps pain after gum graft – no pills needed?
NCT ID NCT07308912
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a special laser (940-nm diode) applied right after gum graft surgery can reduce pain and help the wound heal faster. 36 healthy adults received either the laser plus a protective mouth stent or just the stent alone. Researchers measured pain, painkiller use, and wound healing over several days.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- 940-nm GaAlAs diode laser (low-level laser therapy)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to reduce pain and speed healing after gum graft surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 36 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect may be modest or not better than standard care.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Dentistry, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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