Authors : Mojtaba Vahid Golpayegani, Ghassem Ansari and Nikoo Tadayon
Abstract: Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is increasingly in use over the last few decades in both medicine and dentistry. It has been suggested that LLLT may be helpful in pulpal wound healing following its exposure. The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of LLL energy using a diode laser to enhance healing of remaining pulp in comparison to Formocresol (FC) effect following pulp amputation in primary molars. A total of 23 contralateral pairs of teeth from 11 children aged 4-7 years were selected and matched using clinical and radiographic conditions. One tooth from each pair was randomly assigned to the LLLT pulpotomy while the other one for FC pulpotomy group. Each tooth was checked in 6 months for its clinical and radiographical reactions. About 8 patients returned in this review appointment while other 3 still waiting for full 6 months term. These results are from 18 teeth in each group. Almost all teeth controlled from the case and control groups were representing no complications. This was while radiographic assessment resembled two teeth with signs of periradicular radiolucency in LLLT group. Findings of this investigation show that LLLT can be used successfully as a complementary step to pulpotomy procedure in view to help the healing of amputated pulp. Longer follow-up periods are recommended on LLLT pulpotomy to support long term effect of the technique on pulp.
Mojtaba Vahid Golpayegani, Ghassem Ansari and Nikoo Tadayon, 2010. Clinical and Radiographic Success of Low Level LaserTherapy (LLLT) on Primary Molars Pulpotomy. Research Journal of Biological Sciences, 5: 51-55.