Versatility of diode lasers in low-level laser therapy for the management of recurrent aphthous stomatitis

Autor: Butchi Babu, Uday Kiran Uppada, Bassel Tarakji, Khaja Amjad Hussain, Saleh Nasser Azzeghaibi, Ibrahim Alzoghaibi
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2015
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Zdroj: Journal of Orofacial Sciences, Vol 7, Iss 1, Pp 49-53 (2015)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 0975-8844
DOI: 10.4103/0975-8844.157392
Popis: Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is a painful condition, often leading to impairment of the basic functions such as mastication, speech, and brushing. Several treatment modalities have been advocated in the past, but none hasve been proven efficacious. A novel treatment modality in the form of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has evolved in recent years. LLLT also known as "cold laser" works on the principle of biostimulation. This biomodulatory effect plays a pivotal role in accelerating the healing process and provides analgesia. Hence, it constitutes an alternative to processes that present pain and inflammatory reaction. The present series of cases throw light regarding the use of diode laser for LLLT as an effective and quick tool in the painless management of recurrent aphthous ulcers.
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