Primary study · included by 1 review
Is the Er: YAG Laser Effective in Reducing Pain, Edema, and Trismus After Removal of Impacted Mandibular Third Molars? A Meta-Analysis.
da Hora Sales 2022 · Sales Pedro Henrique da Hora, Barros Ana Waleska Pessoa, Silva Paulo Goberlânio de Barros, et al. · Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons · 2022
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| Outcome this study informs | Pooled effect | Evidence | Certainty |
|---|---|---|---|
Alveolar bone preservation (ridge height, width, volume or density) Er:YAG laser applied to the extraction socket vs Conventional extraction or surgery without laser (standard care) · 8-12 weeks (interval selected when multiple time points) | MD 1.42 [0.98, 1.86] | 7 studies | Moderate |
Alveolar bone preservation (ridge height, width, volume or density) Er:YAG laser applied to the extraction socket vs Conventional extraction or surgery without laser (standard care) · 8-12 weeks (interval selected when multiple time points) | MD 1.12 [0.9, 1.4] | 7 studies | Moderate |
1 including review in total.