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Comparative clinical effects of extraoral photobiomodulation using laser and LED on pain, swelling, and quality of life following impacted mandibular third molar surgery: a randomized split-mouth trial.

Albayrak D; Bulut E; Singer EA · 2026 · Lasers in medical science

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Abstract (excerpt)

This study aimed to compare the clinical effectiveness of extraoral photobiomodulation using laser and light-emitting diode (LED) in reducing postoperative pain, swelling, and improving oral health-related quality of life following…

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Metadata source: Europe PMC · DOI 10.1007/s10103-025-04796-y