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Application of Lasers for Soft Tissues in Orthodontic Treatment: A Narrative Review


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  1. Department of Orthodontics, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh.
  2. Department of Advanced Education in General Dentistry, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh.
Abstract

Orthodontics has recently used lasers for a broad range of operations. Beyond the previously indicated spectrum of treatments, lasers have emerged as a valuable tool for many soft tissue procedures, replacing traditional scalpel-based techniques in managing soft tissue during orthodontic treatments. Owing to the need for more available data on the latter topic, this research was structured to include clinical studies using laser-assisted soft tissue ablation in orthodontics. Five years (2010-2015) with a limitation on the use of the English language and clinical trial design were used to search the literature using the PubMed and Google Scholar databases. The authors retrieved research that used a laser to apply soft tissue during orthodontic therapy. A mere eight studies satisfied the inclusion requirements. Regarding the result of the therapy, there was no discernible difference between laser ablation and traditional scalpel techniques. There were still some questions, however, about how the previously outlined processes differed. In conclusion, if there has been less bleeding and pain during the surgical operation, laser performance might be advised. Clinical applications of scalpel-based surgery in the cosmetic area with bracket-bonded teeth are yet unclear. It is crucial to exercise care and be knowledgeable about the properties of laser beams, including their wavelength, frequency, power, and timing.


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Vancouver
Al-Twaijri SA, AlKharboush GH, Alohali MA, Arab IF, Alqarni RH, Alharbi MS. Application of Lasers for Soft Tissues in Orthodontic Treatment: A Narrative Review. Bull. pioneer. res. med. clin. sci. 2024;3(1):1-6.
APA
Al-Twaijri, S. A., AlKharboush, G. H., Alohali, M. A., Arab, I. F., Alqarni, R. H., & Alharbi, M. S. (2024). Application of Lasers for Soft Tissues in Orthodontic Treatment: A Narrative Review. Bulletin of Pioneering Researches of Medical and Clinical Science, 3(1), 1-6.
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