Laser vs. gel: which eases orthodontic pain better?
NCT ID NCT07558720
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether low-level laser therapy works as well as benzocaine gel for reducing pain when spacers are placed between teeth before braces. 72 people aged 18-25 will receive laser at the dentist and apply gel at home for a week. The goal is to see which method provides better pain relief.
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 and 20% benzocaine gel
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a non-drug option for managing pain during orthodontic treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 72 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Pain relief from either method may be modest.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Dow Dental College
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
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