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VOL. 4, ISSUE 1 (2022)
Laser therapy in pediatric dentistry-Mini review and case report
Authors
Lakshmi Thribhuvanan, M S Saravanakumar
Abstract
Laser therapy have become the latest advent which provides a wide range of treatment prospective in Pediatric Dentistry. It’s high acceptability rate among children as well as their parents have embedded in designing and formulating stress free environment in Pediatric Dentistry. Diode laser predominates in possessing variable wavelengths hence facilitating its applications on numerous surgical procedures. The advantages of the laser assisted surgeries over the conventional surgical procedures are well determined precision of the surgical technique, lack of bleeding sites, lack of edematous surgical areas, no visible scar formation and negligible postoperative pain for the patient. Pediatric dentistry is an age defined dental specialty which includes assimilation of all aspects of child development. However pediatric treatment modalities differ in greater extent than adult patients. Hence it relies upon the Pediatric dentist to be well versed, familiar and knowledgeable with regard to the child’s growth and development consistent with their subsequent age. The use of laser may produce certain hazards and need some precautions, its use in pediatric dental practice is found to be emerging as the the golden standard. This article presents with three case reports in which diode laser had been utilized for treatment of ankyloglossia in pediatric patient.
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Pages:27-31
How to cite this article:
Lakshmi Thribhuvanan, M S Saravanakumar "Laser therapy in pediatric dentistry-Mini review and case report". International Journal of Dental Research, Vol 4, Issue 1, 2022, Pages 27-31
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