The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of Photobiomodulation (PBM) in postoperative pain after endodontic microsurgery (EMS) in patients from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Dentistry Graduate Endodontic Clinic and to assess the soft tissue healing of the vertical releasing incision (VRI) after PBM
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) I or II.
At least one tooth will receive EMS.
Flap design that includes at least one VRI (triangular, rectangular, papilla base or submarginal rectangular).
ASA III or IV.
Current heavy smokers (>10 cigarettes/day)
Uncontrolled diabetes (HbA1c ≥ 7%) or other uncontrolled systemic diseases that may comprise healing, such as vitamin C deficiency, neutrophil deficiencies, immunodeficiency syndromes, or leukemia.
Surgical access on the palatal surface.
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Lead sponsor