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Use of Photobiomodulation for Anesthesia Puncture Pain Reduction: A Case Report
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  • Anna Carolina Horliana,
  • Giovanna Fontgalland Ferreira,
  • Glaucia Gonçales Abud Machado,
  • Vinicius Leão Roncolato,
  • Sandra Bussadori,
  • Lara Jansiski Motta,
  • Cinthya Cosme Gutierrez Duran,
  • Kristianne Fernandes,
  • Raquel Agnelli Mesquita-Ferrari
Anna Carolina Horliana
Universidade Nove de Julho

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Giovanna Fontgalland Ferreira
Universidade Nove de Julho
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Glaucia Gonçales Abud Machado
Universidade Nove de Julho
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Vinicius Leão Roncolato
Universidade Nove de Julho
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Sandra Bussadori
Universidade Nove de Julho
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Lara Jansiski Motta
Universidade Nove de Julho
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Cinthya Cosme Gutierrez Duran
Universidade Nove de Julho
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Kristianne Fernandes
Universidade Nove de Julho
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Raquel Agnelli Mesquita-Ferrari
Universidade Nove de Julho
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Abstract

The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of photobiomodulation (PBM) on pain control during pterygomandibular puncture. A patient received anesthesia on both sides of the mouth in a randomized manner. On the right side, an 808nm infrared low-level laser was applied before local anesthesia. On the left side, a sham laser was applied using the same technique. There was a 50% reduction in pain levels on the PBM-treated side compared to the sham PBM side, as measured by the visual analog scale. Sensitivity tests revealed that anesthesia was more effective on the PBM side. There was no significant difference in blood pressure before and after anesthesia on either side. While these findings are based on a single case report, they suggest that photobiomodulation before anesthesia may alleviate puncture pain associated with anesthesia. Nevertheless, further well-designed clinical trials are necessary to confirm the effectiveness of this complementary therapy.
27 Sep 2023Submitted to Journal of Biophotonics
27 Sep 2023Submission Checks Completed
27 Sep 2023Assigned to Editor
27 Sep 2023Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
27 Sep 2023Reviewer(s) Assigned
10 Oct 2023Editorial Decision: Revise Major
23 Oct 20231st Revision Received
23 Oct 2023Submission Checks Completed
23 Oct 2023Assigned to Editor
23 Oct 2023Reviewer(s) Assigned
23 Oct 2023Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
30 Oct 2023Editorial Decision: Accept