Effect of photobiomodulation on postoperative pain of single-session
endodontic treatment: a case report
Abstract
The aim of the study was to evaluate Photobiomodulation (PBM) as an
analgesic alternative following endodontic instrumentation. The patient
received single-session endodontic treatment on both upper right molars.
After standard treatment, PBM was applied to tooth 17, while tooth 16
underwent a simulation. At the end of the procedures, the patient
received a Visual Analog Scale to record pain at 4, 8, and 12 hours
post-treatment, along with analgesics for use only in case of maximum
pain. After 24 hours, a reassessment was conducted. There was a
reduction of over 50% in spontaneous pain parameters at all time
points, reaching zero at 4 hours. There was a reduction of over 50% in
vertical percussion and about 29% in horizontal percussion. Palatal
palpation showed an increase of 36%. There was no need for analgesic
use. It is concluded that PBM may be an analgesic alternative for
post-endodontic instrumentation spontaneous pain.