The 1064-nm Nd:YAG Photobiomodulation vs. 20% Benzocaine Topical Gel in Inducing Mucosal Anesthetic Effect: A Double-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial

The periapical local anesthetic injection may be associated with fear of needles and pain administration. Dental topical anesthetic agents can help to reduce pain perception; however, adverse events can occur. To investigate the efficacy of 1064-nm photobiomodualtion (PBM) in inducing mucosal anesth...

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Published in:	Photonics
Main Authors:	Rita El Feghali, Karen Tatarian, Carla Zogheib, Stefano Benedicenti, Claudio Pasquale, Andrea Amaroli
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2022-07-01
Subjects:	low level laser therapy LLLT topical anesthesia local anesthetic injection pain Nd:YAG laser
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2304-6732/9/8/519