Laser zaps orthodontic pain in new trial
NCT ID NCT07651774
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a 635-nm low-level laser can reduce pain from orthodontic separators. Eighty healthy patients received laser on one side of the mouth and no treatment on the other. They rated spontaneous and chewing pain for 7 days. The goal is to see if this simple laser application can ease discomfort during braces treatment.
What this could mean
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Active substance
635-nm low-level laser therapy
What this could lead to
If effective, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease pain during orthodontic treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial. Results may not apply to all patients, and the effect may be modest or not clinically significant.
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Locations
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Foundation University Islamabad
Islamabad, Federal, 44000, Pakistan