Laser light may speed gum healing before dental bridges
NCT ID NCT07415434
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether applying low-level laser therapy to the gums after a tooth extraction helps them heal better before placing a dental bridge. Forty-five adults received either a real laser, a different type of laser, or a sham (placebo) treatment daily for five days. Researchers measured gum healing, wound size, and pain levels to see if laser therapy made a difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) and Nd:YAG laser therapy
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to help gums heal faster and with less pain after tooth extraction.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 45 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the benefit over natural healing may be small.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Gaziantep University Faculty of Dentistry
Gaziantep, Turkey, 27310, Turkey (Türkiye)
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