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High-power diode laser on management of drug-induced gingival overgrowth: Report of two cases and long-term follow-up.
Campos, Luana; Gallottini, Marina; Pallos, Débora; Simões, Alyne; Martins, Fabiana.
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  • Campos L; a Department of Oral Medicine, Brazilian Institute of Cancer Control , São Paulo , Brazil.
  • Gallottini M; b Special Care Dentistry Center, Dental School , University of São Paulo , São Paulo , Brazil.
  • Pallos D; c School of Dentistry , Santo Amaro University , São Paulo , Brazil.
  • Simões A; d Laboratory of Oral Biology, School of Dentistry , University of São Paulo , São Paulo , Brazil.
  • Martins F; c School of Dentistry , Santo Amaro University , São Paulo , Brazil.
J Cosmet Laser Ther ; 20(4): 215-219, 2018 Aug.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29351498
BACKGROUND: Drug-induced gingival overgrowth (DIGO) is attributed mainly to the prolonged use of calcium channel blocking agents, anticonvulsants, and anti-calcineurin inhibitors . The management of DIGO depends on the severity of the disease and includes surgical intervention and plaque control. Compared to conventional surgical treatment, the recent literature data have shown that gingivectomy using a high-power laser (HPL) is a short and easy procedure, which results in minimal postoperative discomfort and greater patient accep- tance. OBJECTIVE AND METHODS: The purpose of this study was to report two cases of recurrent DIGO treated surgically using HPL (λ 808nm, 1.5W). RESULTS: Minimal bleeding and discomfort were observed during surgery, and patients reported no pain or bleeding after the procedure. After 1 year of follow-up, patients presented a minimal increase of gingival volume, indicating that laser technology can improve the efficiency and prognosis of DIGO. CONCLUSIONS: The HPL was able to preventing hemorrhage and improving the patient's collaboration with the treatment and quality of life.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Sobrecrecimiento Gingival / Láseres de Semiconductores / Gingivectomía Tipo de estudio: Observational_studies / Prognostic_studies Aspecto: Patient_preference Límite: Adolescent / Child / Female / Humans / Male Idioma: En Revista: J Cosmet Laser Ther Asunto de la revista: DERMATOLOGIA Año: 2018 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Brasil Pais de publicación: Reino Unido
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Sobrecrecimiento Gingival / Láseres de Semiconductores / Gingivectomía Tipo de estudio: Observational_studies / Prognostic_studies Aspecto: Patient_preference Límite: Adolescent / Child / Female / Humans / Male Idioma: En Revista: J Cosmet Laser Ther Asunto de la revista: DERMATOLOGIA Año: 2018 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Brasil Pais de publicación: Reino Unido