Photobiomodulation efficacy of major salivary glands in children with caries activity: study protocol for randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group clinical trial
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https://doi.org/10.5585/22.2023.24591Keywords:
Dental caries, photobiomodulation, protocol, Randomized controlled trial, Salivary flowAbstract
Background: Dental caries is one of the most prevalent diseases among children worldwide. Saliva plays a significant role in the demineralization/remineralization of the dental surface. Several salivary characteristics, such as flow rate, pH, and buffering capacity, provide relevant information regarding the development of carious lesions. Photobiomodulation has shown promising results in improving salivary flow rate and buffer capacity in the adult population.
Purpose: of this trial was to evaluate the efficacy of photobiomodulation of the major salivary glands on salivary parameters in children with caries.
Methods: This protocol details a randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, controlled trial that evaluated salivary parameters through photobiomodulation in children. Fifty 6- to 12-year-old participants will be randomly divided into two groups:1) photobiomodulation experimental group (G1) (n=25) and 2) photobiomodulation placebo group (G2) (n=25). Infrared light will be applied at 16 intra-and extraoral points and placebo, respectively. Unstimulated salivary samples will be collected before and immediately after application once a week for three consecutive weeks. Salivary samples will be analyzed for their flow rate, pH, and buffering capacity. The primary outcomes are the differences in salivary flow rates between G1 and G2. The secondary outcomes are differences in salivary pH and buffering capacity between G1 and G2.
Discussion: The results of this clinical trial will offer evidence for the efficacy of photobiomodulation in salivary parameters and to support decision-making regarding non-invasive treatments to control dental caries.
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