EFFECT OF LOW LEVEL LASER THERAPY ON MANDIBULAR EDEMA - A REVIEW STUDY

Abstract

Mandibular third molars surgery and removal is one of the most common outpatient surgical procedure, which causes degree of pain, swelling, and trismus after the surgery. The recommended local or systemic drugs may manifest side effects .i. e GIT irritations, bleeding, gastric problems. Non medication methods i. e Low level laser therapy (LLLT) is also known as ‘soft laser therapy’ and bio-stimulation. LLLT may have significant neuropharmacological effects in the synthesis, release, and metabolism of a series of biochemical substances, such as the increase in serotonin and acetylcholine production at a central level, and by modulating key mediators of inflammation at a peripheral level, such as histamine and prostaglandins. It has also been demonstrated that the LLLT induces analgesia by stimulating the synthesis of endogenous endorphins (?-endorphin), decreasing the activity of C-fibers and bradykinin, and altering the pain threshold. This method is highly useful for treatment of such surgical removed teeth conditions.

Key words: Mandibular third molars surgery, mandibular edema, Low level laser therapy (LLLT)