Laser light shows promise for healing numb lips after dental surgery
NCT ID NCT07416006
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether low-level laser therapy (using Nd:YAG or diode lasers) can help repair nerve damage in the lower jaw after dental procedures like wisdom tooth removal or implant placement. Thirty adults with numbness or tingling in their lower lip and chin received laser treatments twice a week for three weeks. The goal was to see if the laser could improve sensation and speed up nerve recovery.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Low-level laser therapy (Nd:YAG and diode lasers)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a noninvasive way to speed up nerve healing and reduce numbness or tingling after oral surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 30 people. Results may not apply to everyone, and laser therapy might not work better than natural healing or other treatments.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Ondokuz Mayıs University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Periodontology
Samsun, 55270, Turkey (Türkiye)