Use of the CO(2) laser on orthodontic patients suffering from gingival hyperplasia.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

The present study aimed to assess the effect of the use of the CO(2) laser on the treatment of gingival hyperplasia in orthodontic patients wearing fixed appliances.

BACKGROUND DATA:

Gingival hyperplasia is a condition very frequent in patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment. Amongst the treatments available for this is the use of surgical lasers.

METHODS:

Ten patients entered this study and signed an informed consent. Seventy-five anterior teeth with gingival hyperplasia were selected for laser surgery. Prior to surgery, the length of the crowns were measured using a digital caliper, and depth of the pocket was probed. The hyperplasic gingival was removed with a CO(2) laser under local anesthesia. Immediately after surgery, measurement of the length of the crowns and probing were carried out and were repeated.

RESULTS:

The results were statistically analyzed and significant differences were detected regarding the length of the crown (p = 0.000) and depth of the gingival sulcus (p = 0.000).

CONCLUSION:

It is concluded that the use of the CO(2) laser was effective in the treatment of gingival hyperplasia.

• Authors: Sabrina K C Gama, Telma Martins De Araújo, Daniel Humberto Pozza, Antonio Luiz B Pinheiro
• Journal: Photomedicine and laser surgery (Photomed Laser Surg) Vol. 25 Issue 3 Pg. 214-9 (Jun 2007) ISSN: 1549-5418 [Print] United States
• PMID: 17603863 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Gingival Hyperplasia (surgery)
• Humans
• Laser Therapy
• Orthodontic Appliances (adverse effects)
• Treatment Outcome