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Effect of Diode Laser and 20% Benzocaine Anesthetic Gel on Pain Reduction Following Tooth Separation With Elastomeric Separators in Fixed Orthodontic Patients: A Randomized Trial in Karachi-Pakistan
Sponsor: Dow University of Health Sciences
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if low level laser therapy works equivalent to benzocaine in reducing the pain caused by separators in fixed orthodontic treatment. The main questions it aims to answer are: Is there any difference in mean pain scores with Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) and 20% Benzocaine anesthetic gel of patients receiving elastomeric separators in fixed orthodontic treatment? Researchers will compare low level laser therapy to benzoaine gel to evaluate reduction in pain Participants will be applied low level laser at the appointment of separator placement and patient himself will apply benzocaine gel thrice daily at the site of separator placement. patient will use placebo on the other side. Gel and placebo would be applied for one month. Patient will take the gel for 7 days.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 25 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
72
Start Date
2025-12-01
Completion Date
2026-04
Last Updated
2026-04-30
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Laser
Low level laser therapy will be used to reduce pain
Benzocaine 20%
20% benzocaine gel to be administered by patient himself
Locations (1)
Dow Dental College
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan