Pub Date : 2013-07-01DOI: 10.4103/0976-2868.124270
Reet Kamal, Parveen Dahiya, R. Gupta, R. Bhardwaj
Vascular anomalies embody a myriad of blood vessels abnormalities that are thought to occur perinatally. They are broadly classified into vascular tumor or hemangioma and vascular malformation. An accurate diagnosis can be made by a detail case history, clinical presentation, ultrasonography, computerized tomography, arteriography, and histopathological examination. Due to complex nature of these vascular lesions a multidisciplinary approach is frequently necessary for their management. Herein, we present a case report of management of a vascular malformation on lower lip with diode laser. This paper also summarizes the etiopathogenesis, classification and treatment modalities of vascular malformations.
{"title":"Diode laser in management of vascular malformation of lip","authors":"Reet Kamal, Parveen Dahiya, R. Gupta, R. Bhardwaj","doi":"10.4103/0976-2868.124270","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/0976-2868.124270","url":null,"abstract":"Vascular anomalies embody a myriad of blood vessels abnormalities that are thought to occur perinatally. They are broadly classified into vascular tumor or hemangioma and vascular malformation. An accurate diagnosis can be made by a detail case history, clinical presentation, ultrasonography, computerized tomography, arteriography, and histopathological examination. Due to complex nature of these vascular lesions a multidisciplinary approach is frequently necessary for their management. Herein, we present a case report of management of a vascular malformation on lower lip with diode laser. This paper also summarizes the etiopathogenesis, classification and treatment modalities of vascular malformations.","PeriodicalId":345720,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dental Lasers","volume":"42 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128246477","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2012-07-01DOI: 10.4103/0976-2868.106668
V. Chandel, G. Kochhar
Eruption cysts are benign cysts that appear on the mucosa of a tooth shortly before its eruption. They may disappear by themselves but if they are hurt, bleed, or are infected, they may require surgical treatment to expose the tooth and drain the contents. Here we present a clinical case of a 12-year-old child with an eruption cyst in mandibular right second molar treated using diode laser. No hemorrhage, swelling, infection or postoperative pain was observed. Treatment of eruption cysts with this technique facilitates obtaining a cooperative behavior from pediatric patients and makes behavior management easier.
{"title":"Eruption Cyst: Can be treated with diode lasers","authors":"V. Chandel, G. Kochhar","doi":"10.4103/0976-2868.106668","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/0976-2868.106668","url":null,"abstract":"Eruption cysts are benign cysts that appear on the mucosa of a tooth shortly before its eruption. They may disappear by themselves but if they are hurt, bleed, or are infected, they may require surgical treatment to expose the tooth and drain the contents. Here we present a clinical case of a 12-year-old child with an eruption cyst in mandibular right second molar treated using diode laser. No hemorrhage, swelling, infection or postoperative pain was observed. Treatment of eruption cysts with this technique facilitates obtaining a cooperative behavior from pediatric patients and makes behavior management easier.","PeriodicalId":345720,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dental Lasers","volume":"46 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129802513","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2012-07-01DOI: 10.4103/0976-2868.106666
Namazi Esmaeil, B. Sharmila, M. Sangeeta, K. Rahul
Pyogenic granuloma (PG) is a tumor-like growth in the oral cavity. It is manifested as a painless sessile or pedunculated, erythematous, exophytic and specific papular or nodular with a smooth or lobulated surface, which may have a fibrinous covering. The lesion usually bleeds easily on a slight provocation. PG is considered to be a non-neoplastic in nature. It is a reactive lesion, also classified in pregnancy associated gingival diseases. It occurs due to irritation or physical trauma from calculus or cervical restorations as also some contribution by hormonal factors and usually affects the gingiva, but can be seen in areas of frequent trauma such as lower lip, tongue, oral mucosa, and palate. The growth is typically seen on or after the third month of pregnancy and may grow rapidly to acquire a large size, thus, requiring surgical removal. The diode laser has also been used as an alternative treatment modality. This is a case report of PG in a patient treated with the diode laser.
{"title":"A case report of pregnancy tumor and its management using the diode laser","authors":"Namazi Esmaeil, B. Sharmila, M. Sangeeta, K. Rahul","doi":"10.4103/0976-2868.106666","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/0976-2868.106666","url":null,"abstract":"Pyogenic granuloma (PG) is a tumor-like growth in the oral cavity. It is manifested as a painless sessile or pedunculated, erythematous, exophytic and specific papular or nodular with a smooth or lobulated surface, which may have a fibrinous covering. The lesion usually bleeds easily on a slight provocation. PG is considered to be a non-neoplastic in nature. It is a reactive lesion, also classified in pregnancy associated gingival diseases. It occurs due to irritation or physical trauma from calculus or cervical restorations as also some contribution by hormonal factors and usually affects the gingiva, but can be seen in areas of frequent trauma such as lower lip, tongue, oral mucosa, and palate. The growth is typically seen on or after the third month of pregnancy and may grow rapidly to acquire a large size, thus, requiring surgical removal. The diode laser has also been used as an alternative treatment modality. This is a case report of PG in a patient treated with the diode laser.","PeriodicalId":345720,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dental Lasers","volume":"6 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129358415","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2012-07-01DOI: 10.4103/0976-2868.106639
B. Mirdan
Continuous mode of operation (CW)980 nm Laser tissue welding has been studied for full thickness incisions on the oral cavity of the rabbit in vivo. Materials and Methods: Surgical incisions were done on the hard palate of the rabbits; the incisions were irradiated with 980 nm diode laser, 0.63 W as an output power and 27 s as an exposure time. Results: The immediate clinical results have shown a hemostasis of the bleeding, while the histopathological examination showed comparable results though it revealed a fastened healing pattern in comparison with the sutured incisions. Discussion: The immediately laser welded tissues was as a result of the denaturation and coagulation of the tissue proteins via the increase of the tissue temperature due to the laser-tissue photothermal interaction. Conclusion: The use of 980 nm diode laser in soft tissue welding is a successful method of wound closure in oral mucosa with the minimum side effects.
{"title":"Histopathological examination of oral mucosal incisions welded by 980 nm Diode Laser in vivo","authors":"B. Mirdan","doi":"10.4103/0976-2868.106639","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/0976-2868.106639","url":null,"abstract":"Continuous mode of operation (CW)980 nm Laser tissue welding has been studied for full thickness incisions on the oral cavity of the rabbit in vivo. Materials and Methods: Surgical incisions were done on the hard palate of the rabbits; the incisions were irradiated with 980 nm diode laser, 0.63 W as an output power and 27 s as an exposure time. Results: The immediate clinical results have shown a hemostasis of the bleeding, while the histopathological examination showed comparable results though it revealed a fastened healing pattern in comparison with the sutured incisions. Discussion: The immediately laser welded tissues was as a result of the denaturation and coagulation of the tissue proteins via the increase of the tissue temperature due to the laser-tissue photothermal interaction. Conclusion: The use of 980 nm diode laser in soft tissue welding is a successful method of wound closure in oral mucosa with the minimum side effects.","PeriodicalId":345720,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dental Lasers","volume":"66 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130363713","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2012-07-01DOI: 10.4103/0976-2868.106653
S. Ahamed, N. Gurucharan, R. Meyappan, Arun Kulandaivelu, Deepak Kumar, B. Sreenadh
Background: Application of laser energy onto exposed dentinal tubules provides instantaneous relief from dentin hypersensitivity. The aim of the present study was to compare between CO 2 and Nd:YAG laser irradiation for their sealing ability on human dentinal tubules when treated with and without fluoride varnish, using Scanning Electron Microscopy. Materials and Methods: Twenty extracted human intact third molar teeth were selected. A total of six samples were obtained from each tooth. One hundred and twenty dentin samples from 20 teeth were then divided into six groups with 20 samples in each group. These slabs were treated with 17% ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) for 5 min and with 5% NaOCl for the next 2 min for removal of the smear layer. Each of the samples from a single tooth was then subjected to six different treatment protocols according to the groups given below. Group 1 (n = 20) : CO 2 laser Group 2 (n = 20) : Nd:YAG laser Group 3 (n = 20) : Varnished with fluoride and lased with CO 2 laser Group 4 (n = 20) : Varnished with fluoride and lased with Nd:YAG laser Group 5 (n = 20) : Varnished with fluoride Group 6 (n = 20) (control) : Not subjected to lasing and fluoride application All samples were examined under scanning electron microscope. Results were subjected to statistical analysis using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the multiple comparisons among groups were carried out by Student's t-test. Results: Compared to conventional fluoridation or laser irradiation, in the treatment of dentin hypersensitivity, CO 2 lasers in combination with fluoride varnish appear to show better efficacy than either treatment modality alone.
{"title":"A comparative analysis between Nd:YAG and CO2 lasers for their sealing ability of dentinal tubules with and without fluoride varnish: An in vitro study","authors":"S. Ahamed, N. Gurucharan, R. Meyappan, Arun Kulandaivelu, Deepak Kumar, B. Sreenadh","doi":"10.4103/0976-2868.106653","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/0976-2868.106653","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Application of laser energy onto exposed dentinal tubules provides instantaneous relief from dentin hypersensitivity. The aim of the present study was to compare between CO 2 and Nd:YAG laser irradiation for their sealing ability on human dentinal tubules when treated with and without fluoride varnish, using Scanning Electron Microscopy. Materials and Methods: Twenty extracted human intact third molar teeth were selected. A total of six samples were obtained from each tooth. One hundred and twenty dentin samples from 20 teeth were then divided into six groups with 20 samples in each group. These slabs were treated with 17% ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) for 5 min and with 5% NaOCl for the next 2 min for removal of the smear layer. Each of the samples from a single tooth was then subjected to six different treatment protocols according to the groups given below. Group 1 (n = 20) : CO 2 laser Group 2 (n = 20) : Nd:YAG laser Group 3 (n = 20) : Varnished with fluoride and lased with CO 2 laser Group 4 (n = 20) : Varnished with fluoride and lased with Nd:YAG laser Group 5 (n = 20) : Varnished with fluoride Group 6 (n = 20) (control) : Not subjected to lasing and fluoride application All samples were examined under scanning electron microscope. Results were subjected to statistical analysis using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the multiple comparisons among groups were carried out by Student's t-test. Results: Compared to conventional fluoridation or laser irradiation, in the treatment of dentin hypersensitivity, CO 2 lasers in combination with fluoride varnish appear to show better efficacy than either treatment modality alone.","PeriodicalId":345720,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dental Lasers","volume":"71 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126228340","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2012-07-01DOI: 10.4103/0976-2868.106665
Kirti Chawla, A. Lamba, M. Gupta, Neha Khanna
Miniscrews have proven to be a useful addition to the orthodontist's armamentarium for control of skeletal anchorage in less compliant or noncompliant patients, but the risks involved with miniscrew placement must be clearly understood by both the clinician and the patient. Complications can arise during miniscrew placement and after orthodontic loading in regard to stability and patient safety. This article presents a case report of peri-implantitis around an orthodontic miniscrew implant treated with Erbium, chromium, yttrium, scandium, gallium, garnet (Er,Cr: YSGG) laser.
{"title":"Treatment of peri-implantitis around orthodontic miniscrew using Er,Cr: YSGG Laser","authors":"Kirti Chawla, A. Lamba, M. Gupta, Neha Khanna","doi":"10.4103/0976-2868.106665","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/0976-2868.106665","url":null,"abstract":"Miniscrews have proven to be a useful addition to the orthodontist's armamentarium for control of skeletal anchorage in less compliant or noncompliant patients, but the risks involved with miniscrew placement must be clearly understood by both the clinician and the patient. Complications can arise during miniscrew placement and after orthodontic loading in regard to stability and patient safety. This article presents a case report of peri-implantitis around an orthodontic miniscrew implant treated with Erbium, chromium, yttrium, scandium, gallium, garnet (Er,Cr: YSGG) laser.","PeriodicalId":345720,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dental Lasers","volume":"61 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126295366","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2012-07-01DOI: 10.4103/0976-2868.106664
Shachi Goenka, V. Hegde
Aim: The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the effect of neodymium:Yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd:YAG) laser and diode laser irradiation on intracanal dentin surface by scanning electron microscopic (SEM) analysis, and its interference in the apical seal of filled canals. Materials and Methods: After endodontic treatment procedures, 60 single-rooted teeth were randomly assigned to four groups. In the negative control group (n = 15), no additional treatment was performed and teeth were filled with laterally condensed gutta-percha; in the Nd:YAG laser-treated group (n = 15) and in the diode laser-treated groups (n = 15), the root canals were irradiated with Nd:YAG laser -1.5 W/Diode laser 810 nm - 2 W /Diode laser 980 nm - 2 W } using 200 micron fiber before filling, as described for the control group. Two specimens of each group were prepared for SEM analysis to evaluate the presence and extent of morphological changes and removal of debris; the other specimens were immersed in 2% rhodamine B for 72 h at 37°C for evaluation of the linear dye leakage at the apical third. Results: Laser groups showed significantly less linear leakage as compared to the control group.
{"title":"Effect on apical intracanal dentin after laser irradiation: A microleakage and scanning electron microscopic evaluation","authors":"Shachi Goenka, V. Hegde","doi":"10.4103/0976-2868.106664","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/0976-2868.106664","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the effect of neodymium:Yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd:YAG) laser and diode laser irradiation on intracanal dentin surface by scanning electron microscopic (SEM) analysis, and its interference in the apical seal of filled canals. Materials and Methods: After endodontic treatment procedures, 60 single-rooted teeth were randomly assigned to four groups. In the negative control group (n = 15), no additional treatment was performed and teeth were filled with laterally condensed gutta-percha; in the Nd:YAG laser-treated group (n = 15) and in the diode laser-treated groups (n = 15), the root canals were irradiated with Nd:YAG laser -1.5 W/Diode laser 810 nm - 2 W /Diode laser 980 nm - 2 W } using 200 micron fiber before filling, as described for the control group. Two specimens of each group were prepared for SEM analysis to evaluate the presence and extent of morphological changes and removal of debris; the other specimens were immersed in 2% rhodamine B for 72 h at 37°C for evaluation of the linear dye leakage at the apical third. Results: Laser groups showed significantly less linear leakage as compared to the control group.","PeriodicalId":345720,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dental Lasers","volume":"10 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121991416","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2011-12-01DOI: 10.4103/0976-2868.170568
E. Awooda, N. Almuslet
Objectives: To investigate the effectiveness of low power diode lasers, with different wavelengths and different irradiation times in caries prevention an ex vivo study. Materials and Methods: True experimental posttest design on 130 extracted human premolar teeth by measuring caries-like lesions examined by polarized light electron microscope after irradiation by four low power diode lasers 532 nm (4 mW), 671 nm (100 mW), 675 nm (30 mW), and 810 nm (20 mW). A fifth group was added as a control (without irradiation). The specimens were prepared by coating the teeth with acid resistance nail varnish leaving uncovered 2 mm × 2 mm of the enamel surface mesially or distally below the contact area. For each wavelength, samples were divided into three groups for three irradiation time as 4, 8, and 12 min; each group consisted of 10 teeth. Irradiated samples and the control were immersed in lactic acid (4.8 pH) and incubated for 21 days under controlled temperature of 37°C and controlled PH of 4.8. After the incubation period, the teeth were sectioned longitudinally by dissecting the 2 × 2 enamel window and the depth of the lesion was measured microscopically. ANOVA test was used to compare between different wavelengths and different irradiation times with level of significant set at P ≤ 0.05. Results: The depth of the caries-like lesions in 810 nm and 675 nm was more than that in control group (180 μm), while statistical significant difference was found (P = 0.002); when the 671 nm and 532 nm lasers wavelengths revealed depth of 70 μm and 112 μm, respectively. Increasing irradiation time decreases the depth of caries-like lesions. Conclusion: Diode laser of wavelengths 532nm and 671 nm showed less depth than control group, indicating caries prevention effect. Increasing irradiation time to a certain value increases resistance to acid dissolution.
{"title":"Evaluation of the effectiveness of low power diode laser with different wavelengths in dental caries prevention","authors":"E. Awooda, N. Almuslet","doi":"10.4103/0976-2868.170568","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/0976-2868.170568","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: To investigate the effectiveness of low power diode lasers, with different wavelengths and different irradiation times in caries prevention an ex vivo study. Materials and Methods: True experimental posttest design on 130 extracted human premolar teeth by measuring caries-like lesions examined by polarized light electron microscope after irradiation by four low power diode lasers 532 nm (4 mW), 671 nm (100 mW), 675 nm (30 mW), and 810 nm (20 mW). A fifth group was added as a control (without irradiation). The specimens were prepared by coating the teeth with acid resistance nail varnish leaving uncovered 2 mm × 2 mm of the enamel surface mesially or distally below the contact area. For each wavelength, samples were divided into three groups for three irradiation time as 4, 8, and 12 min; each group consisted of 10 teeth. Irradiated samples and the control were immersed in lactic acid (4.8 pH) and incubated for 21 days under controlled temperature of 37°C and controlled PH of 4.8. After the incubation period, the teeth were sectioned longitudinally by dissecting the 2 × 2 enamel window and the depth of the lesion was measured microscopically. ANOVA test was used to compare between different wavelengths and different irradiation times with level of significant set at P ≤ 0.05. Results: The depth of the caries-like lesions in 810 nm and 675 nm was more than that in control group (180 μm), while statistical significant difference was found (P = 0.002); when the 671 nm and 532 nm lasers wavelengths revealed depth of 70 μm and 112 μm, respectively. Increasing irradiation time decreases the depth of caries-like lesions. Conclusion: Diode laser of wavelengths 532nm and 671 nm showed less depth than control group, indicating caries prevention effect. Increasing irradiation time to a certain value increases resistance to acid dissolution.","PeriodicalId":345720,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dental Lasers","volume":"116 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134531292","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 1900-01-01DOI: 10.4103/0976-2868.118457
R. Pandey, K. R. Pathakota, P. Koppolu, Vijayalakshmi Bolla
Mucocele is commonly occurring lesion in the oral cavity, mostly involving minor salivary glands, resulting from rupture or obliteration of the ducts leading to their glandular contents (mucinous) being released subepithelially. Etiological factors include trauma, parafunctional habits, lip biting, etc.; and if left untreated may lead to permanent bump in the area of occurrence. Various treatment modalities have been advocated for mucocele among which lasers being the most recent and advanced. In the present case reports, diode laser was used for the excision of mucocele on the lower lip, the advantages being minimal discomfort, bleeding, recurrence, and better compliance among patients.
{"title":"Treatment of mucocele with diode laser","authors":"R. Pandey, K. R. Pathakota, P. Koppolu, Vijayalakshmi Bolla","doi":"10.4103/0976-2868.118457","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/0976-2868.118457","url":null,"abstract":"Mucocele is commonly occurring lesion in the oral cavity, mostly involving minor salivary glands, resulting from rupture or obliteration of the ducts leading to their glandular contents (mucinous) being released subepithelially. Etiological factors include trauma, parafunctional habits, lip biting, etc.; and if left untreated may lead to permanent bump in the area of occurrence. Various treatment modalities have been advocated for mucocele among which lasers being the most recent and advanced. In the present case reports, diode laser was used for the excision of mucocele on the lower lip, the advantages being minimal discomfort, bleeding, recurrence, and better compliance among patients.","PeriodicalId":345720,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dental Lasers","volume":"93 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116976802","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Damodar, Rucha J. Shah, Raison Thomas, T. Gowda, D. Mehta
Aim: Laser dentistry is one of the latest, precise, and minimally invasive tools being explored in dentistry. The objective of the study was to determine the knowledge and perceived adequacy of information of lasers in dentistry among the dental interns in Karnataka, India. Materials and Methods: A survey was conducted in Karnataka among the dental students who were in their fifth year of the course. The questionnaire consisted of two main parts: first part included use and applications of dental lasers, and second part included source and need of information regarding the laser. Total of 1000 questionnaires were distributed among the students, and finally, 727 completely filled questionnaires were considered for the study. Results: A majority of the students (79%) were not provided with adequate knowledge during their Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) curriculum and 53% of the students were interested in procuring the additional information about lasers. It was found that the knowledge regarding lasers was satisfactory only regarding the types and benefits of lasers. The knowledge regarding applications of lasers in various fields of dentistry was below satisfactory. Conclusion: The dental interns of Karnataka feel that the laser education provided to them during their BDS course was insufficient. Most of the surveyed interns were found to be having either insufficient knowledge or incorrect notion about lasers.
{"title":"Knowledge and perceived adequacy of information regarding the applications of lasers in dentistry among dental interns in India","authors":"S. Damodar, Rucha J. Shah, Raison Thomas, T. Gowda, D. Mehta","doi":"10.4103/jdl.jdl_20_18","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jdl.jdl_20_18","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: Laser dentistry is one of the latest, precise, and minimally invasive tools being explored in dentistry. The objective of the study was to determine the knowledge and perceived adequacy of information of lasers in dentistry among the dental interns in Karnataka, India. Materials and Methods: A survey was conducted in Karnataka among the dental students who were in their fifth year of the course. The questionnaire consisted of two main parts: first part included use and applications of dental lasers, and second part included source and need of information regarding the laser. Total of 1000 questionnaires were distributed among the students, and finally, 727 completely filled questionnaires were considered for the study. Results: A majority of the students (79%) were not provided with adequate knowledge during their Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) curriculum and 53% of the students were interested in procuring the additional information about lasers. It was found that the knowledge regarding lasers was satisfactory only regarding the types and benefits of lasers. The knowledge regarding applications of lasers in various fields of dentistry was below satisfactory. Conclusion: The dental interns of Karnataka feel that the laser education provided to them during their BDS course was insufficient. Most of the surveyed interns were found to be having either insufficient knowledge or incorrect notion about lasers.","PeriodicalId":345720,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dental Lasers","volume":"115 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127113859","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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