Laser Photobiomodulation as Noninvasive Therapeutic Modality in Pediatric Endodontics: A Comprehensive Review

Abstract

Endodontics is evolving with modern innovations for conservatively managing the various dental problems involving pulpal or periradicular tissue of primary and permanent teeth. Lasers have been reported with favorable clinical evidence, particularly in tackling the endodontic problems effectively. Recently, the application of lasers in the form of photobiomodulation therapy or low-level laser therapy has been reported in many recent scientific studies/researches with successful results. Hence, this narrative review critically appraise the existing scientific literature and highlights the photobiomodulation technique of lasers as noninvasive therapeutic modality in different pediatric endodontic therapies or procedures (direct pulp capping, pulpotomy, noninvasive treatment of periapical lesion, regenerative endodontics, postendodontic pain management, etc.).

Keywords

• diode laser
• endodontics
• laser photobiomodulation therapy
• low-level laser therapy
• pediatric dentistry
• pulp capping
• pulp therapy
• pulpotomy
• regenerative endodontics
• vital pulp therapy