Table 2.
Principal elements of the studies that formed part of the present systematic analysis. * Statistically significant correlation.
| Author | Year | Nationality | Number of Case vs. Control | Age | Diagnostic Tool of Mucositis | Correlation of Mucositis Grade between Laser and Placebo | Significance of Study |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitale [25] | 2017 | Italy | 16 patients: 8 laser group 8 placebo |
12.4 yrs | WHO | Vas e WHO Laser Group: T0 3.38 T1 3 days 2.73 T2 7 days 1.50 T3 11 days 0.38 Placebo: T0 3.38 T1 3 days 3.38 T2 7 days 2.38 T3 11 days 1.88 (p < 0.05) * |
Laser is an excellent aid for the treatment of mucositis |
| Kuhn [26] | 2008 | Brazil | 21 patients 9 laser group 12 placebo |
8.2 yrs | WHO | Laser Group: T0 3.0 T1 3 days 2.3 T2 7 days 0.73 T3 11 days 0 Placebo: T0 3.1 T1 3 days 2.8 T2 7 days 1.8 T3 11 days 0.54 p = 0.0029 * |
Laser is an excellent aid for the treatment of mucositis |
| Khouri [27] | 2009 | Brazil | 22 patients: 12 laser 10 control |
32.7 yrs | WHO | Laser Group: T0:3.0 T1 7 days 1.74 Placebo: T0 3.0 T2 7 days 2.45 p = 0.001 * |
Laser is an excellent aid for the treatment of mucositis |