Laser light may soothe Kids' pain after tooth extraction

NCT ID NCT07033403

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Alexandria University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a low-level laser applied after removing baby teeth could help children ages 5-8 feel less pain and heal faster. Each child had two teeth pulled: one side got the laser, the other got a sham treatment. Pain and wound healing were checked on days 3 and 7. The goal is to find a non-drug option for managing dental pain in kids.

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)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce pain and speed healing after tooth extraction in children.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, completed trial with only 18 children. Results may not apply to all kids or other types of dental procedures.

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Conditions

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injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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POST-EXTRACTION PAIN (PEP) WOUND HEALING

Contacts and locations

Locations

Faculty of Dentistry-Alexandria University

Alexandria, 5310002, Egypt

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