Evaluation of the effects of the low-level laser therapy on swelling, pain, and trismus after removal of impacted lower third molar

ALAN H., YOLCU Ü., KOPARAL M., Ozgur C., Ozturk S. A., Malkoc S.

HEAD & FACE MEDICINE, vol.12, 2016 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 12
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.1186/s13005-016-0121-1
  • Journal Name: HEAD & FACE MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Inonu University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: In current study we aimed to examine the effect of a low-level laser therapy on the pain, mouth opening and swelling of patients whose impacted 3rd molar tooth was extracted in addition measurement volumetrically to the edema with 3dMD face system.