Publications by authors named "Larissa Di Carvalho Melo"

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  • This scoping review investigated the use of Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for treating and preventing osteoradionecrosis, analyzing trends and existing evidence across various studies.
  • A total of 19 studies were included, revealing that most LLLT applications were therapeutic (58%), with a smaller portion for preventive use (21%).
  • The findings highlighted a lack of standardization in laser parameters, indicating a need for further research to establish consistent treatment protocols and to conduct larger, well-designed clinical trials to assess LLLT's effectiveness more reliably.
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Background: Leukemia is the most common malignancy in pediatric patients, and it has extramedullary involvement. Oral manifestations have been reported in the literature, but to the authors' knowledge, no systematic review has presented the general prevalence of these manifestations. This review aimed to determine the prevalence of oral manifestations in pediatric patients with leukemia.

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Introduction: This scoping review aimed to determine the frequency of different teaching methodologies, tools and platforms applied in dental education during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Materials And Methods: The search strategy was performed in six databases and grey literature. A total of 28 questionnaire-based studies were included, without language or time restriction, from 20 different countries.

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