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| Year : 2021 | Volume
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| Issue : 1 | Page : 47-51 |
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A case series of treatment of oral mucosal lesions using diode lasers
Akshay Katara, Mandavi Waghmare, Naisargi Kadakia, Sejal Samson, Roshni Minhas
Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, DY Patil Deemed to be University School of Dentistry, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Correspondence Address:
Akshay Katara
Flat No: 103, Poonam Darshan C Wing, Poonam Nagar, Off Mahakali Caves Road, Andheri East, Mumbai - 400 093, Maharashtra
India
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None
DOI: 10.4103/SDJ.SDJ_28_20
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Background: Einstein's photoelectric amplification theory provided the template for the development of lasers. With recent technological advancements, the increasing use of lasers in dentistry has had a meaningful impact on the diagnosis and management of oral mucosal lesions. This case series highlights lasers' impact. Case Reports: Five patients with diagnoses of arteriovenous malformation, homogeneous leukoplakia, mucocele, traumatic fibroma, and erosive lichen planus were treated with a diode laser (1,200 J/s; wavelength of 940 nm; 1.5 W; pulse mode). The patients were followed up to evaluate lesion healing and complete healing of the lesion was rapidly achieved with minimal discomfort. Conclusion: Soft-tissue lasers are trending in the management of various oral mucosal lesions due to their advantages of providing higher precision, a clean surgical field with minimal blood loss, accelerated wound healing, and fewer postoperative complications.
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