Diode Laser Frenectomy as a Safe and Effective Surgical Option for Lingual Ankyloglossia: A Case Report.

A high-power diode laser (808 nm) is a potentially cost-effective, effective, and safe option for lingual frenectomies. An eight-year-old female patient with mild difficulty in articulating some phonemes, Angle class III malocclusion with maxillary atresia, and bilateral anterior and posterior crossbite was indicated for diode laser frenectomy. The procedure was performed with the following parameters: λ = 808 nm (±20 nm), 1.

Bilateral lipomatous hamartoma of the tongue: A case report in a child with oral-facial-digital syndrome type VI.

A hamartoma is a benign proliferation of typical mature cells specific to a particular anatomical site. In the oral cavity, they may occur as isolated cases or be associated with genetic syndromes. Oral-facial-digital syndrome type VI is a rare genetic disorder with an estimated incidence of one in 50,000-250,000 newborns.

Use of both the diode and Er: YAG lasers in esthetic crown lengthening with the aid of digitally guided dual technique: 3 years follow-up.

Objective: To explore the feasibility of the usage of digital guides in combination with low- and high-power lasers for the treatment of excessive gingival display, also known as "gummy smile".

Clinical Considerations: Excessive gingival display due to altered passive eruption can affect patient's perception of their own esthetics and consequently have an impact on self-confidence. Therefore, the management of this condition should offer a predictable and stable long-lasting solution.

Photobiomodulation, Transmucosal Laser Irradiation of Blood, or B complex as alternatives to treat Covid-19 Related Long-Term Taste Impairment: double-blind randomized clinical trial.

COVID-19 Related Long-Term Taste Impairment (CRLTTI) is a condition that can be expressed after COVID-19 contagion, lasting for months or even years, affecting the routine and quality of life of individuals. Participants expressing CRLTTI, with a minimum of 2 months, attested by PCR-RT test were assessed for taste and smell, and underwent experimental treatments in 6 distinct groups: Photobiomodulation (PBM) in tongue dorsum and lateral (660 nm, 808 nm, association of 660 and 808 nm), Transmucosal Laser Irradiation of Blood (TLIB)-ventral surface of tongue (660 nm), B complex supplementation, and Sham laser. No intergroup statistical differences were observed at the final evaluation, despite the tendencies of better results with PBM and TLIB observed.

Excision of Pyogenic Granuloma (PG) With Diode Laser on the Lower Lip in an Unusual Location: A Case Report.

Pyogenic granuloma (PG) is a tumor with regular growth expressed usually in the oral cavity, expressing characteristics of a non-neoplastic lesion. The first treatment option is surgical excision, which can be proceeded with surgical diode lasers (940 nm). This case report focuses on the surgical excision of a PG located in the lower lip using diode lasers.

Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy in the Approach of Complication After Implantation of Spiculated Polydioxanone Threads.

The present manuscript is a clinical case report in which antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) - using a low-power laser (660 nm) associated with methylene blue photosensitizer (0.01%) - was considered for treating a case of complication after implantation of spiculated polydioxanone (PDO) threads, an aesthetic procedure worldwide performed in facial cosmetic non-surgical procedures. A 72-year-old female patient presented an infection in the face region where the PDO thread was implanted (mandible angle).

COVID-19-Related Long-Term Taste Impairment: Symptom Length, Related Taste, Smell Disturbances, and Sample Characteristics.

 The COVID-19 infection triggered in some patients a prolonged reduction in the perception of both gustatory and olfactory senses (ageusia and anosmia). These symptoms could be manifested during the first days after the contagion, acting as predictors of COVID-19 infection, and additionally, they could be the only symptoms manifested at all. Clinical resolution of anosmia and ageusia was expected to occur within a few weeks, yet in some cases, patients began to demonstrate COVID-19-related long-term taste impairment (CRLTTI), a condition that can persist for longer than two months, contradicting initial evidence.

Importance of the Right Protocol in Using a Diode Laser (980 nm) for Small Oral Vascular Malformation Treatment.

Small vascular anomalies are commonly present on the lips and other areas of the oral mucosa. These lesions are also known as venous lake lesions, and they can be treated in many ways with surgical and non-surgical methods. Laser is an arising technique for this type of procedure and its use has been growing in dental practices in the last years.

Gingival Pigmentation Removal With a High-Power Diode Laser in Non-contact Mode: A Proposed Technique With Two Years of Follow-Up.

This case report describes the efficacy and advantages of using a high-power diode laser in non-contact mode to remove racial melanin pigmentation from the oral mucosa in an aesthetically sensible area to reduce thermal damage and promote better postoperative results. In the presented case, the lesion was removed under local anesthesia in a single session using high-power diode equipment with circular movements over the lesion (10 seconds maximum for each irradiation cycle, with 30 seconds for thermal relaxation, for a total of two cycles), maintaining an average distance of 2-3 mm from the target tissue without fiber activation (continuous wave, 2 W, delivered by quartz fiber with 300 µ). The patient did not report immediate postoperative pain; however, analgesic use was recorded during the first day after the surgical procedure.

Photobiomodulation for Preventive Therapy of Recurrent Herpes Labialis: A 2-Year Randomized Controlled Study.

The present study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the application of photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) in the prevention of recurrent herpes labialis (RHL) through a randomized controlled clinical trial. RHL is a lifelong infection that effects patients' quality of life. In the literature PBMT has shown positive results preventing RHL, decreasing recurrences and severity of lesions.

Clinical and histopathological features of congenital epulis in a newborn submitted to laser surgery.

Congenital epulis (CE) is a rare condition in newborns, whose histogenesis remains unclear. It mostly presents as a circumscribed mass in the maxilla alveolar ridge of female neonates and can interfere with their normal breathing and breastfeeding. This benign oral lesion usually appears as a pedunculated nodule covered with normal mucosa that extends from the anterior vestibular alveolar ridge up to the posterior region.

Photobiomodulation Therapy to Treat Facial Paralysis of 8 Years: Case Report.

Paralysis of the facial muscles produces functional and aesthetic disturbance that has a negative impact for the patient's quality of life. To evaluate the effects of a photobiomodulation (PBM) with low-level laser (LLL) on the treatment of a patient with 8 years of facial paralysis. PBM with two different wavelengths of LLL (660 and 808 nm), applied only on the affected side, three times a week for 8 consecutive weeks.

Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy Used as First Choice to Treat Herpes Zoster Virus Infection in Younger Patient: A Case Report.

Herpes zoster virus infection is commonly described as reactivation of the varicella zoster virus (VZV), which involves the trigeminal nerve branches and ganglia in the maxillofacial region. The ophthalmic branch is the most involved, whereas the maxillary (V2) and mandibular (V3) dermatomes are less commonly affected. This report describes the positive clinical results of photodynamaic therapy (PDT), used as first choice treatment modality, in a younger female patient who showed a diagnosis of recurrent infection of VZV in the right cheek after five applications and without having undergone medical approach.

Associative Protocol for Dentin Hypersensitivity Using Nd:YAG Laser and Desensitizing Agent in Teeth with Molar-Incisor Hypomineralization.

The aim of this article was to describe and discuss a clinical case in which the Nd:YAG laser and a desensitizing agent were associated in a protocol for dentin hypersensitivity (DH) in teeth with molar-incisor hypomineralization (MIH). DH is a common condition among the population, being one of the main reasons for patients to seek for a dental treatment. MIH can be considered a condition that induces DH.

Fluorescence spectroscopy for the detection of potentially malignant disorders and squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity.

Oral cancer is a public health problem with relevant incidence in the world population. The affected patient usually presents advanced stage disease and the consequence of this delay is a reduction in survival rates. Given this, it is essential to detect oral cancer at early stages.

Rhabdomyomatous (mesenchymal) hamartoma presenting as haemangioma on the upper lip: a case report with immunohistochemical analysis and treatment with high-power lasers.

Rhabdomyomatous hamartoma is a rare disease that occurs predominantly in the skin. This paper describes a congenital lesion in a 17-year-old male, who came to our clinic presenting a circumscribed swelling involving the oral mucosa and vermillion border of the upper lip, purplish in color, and blanching under pressure. The patient reported that he had had lesion since his birth.

Treatment of mucocele of the lower lip with diode laser in pediatric patients: presentation of 2 clinical cases.

Mucoceles are common benign lesions of the oral cavity that develop following extravasation or retention of mucous material from salivary glands in the subepithelial tissue. Most dental literature reports a higher incidence of mucocele in young patients, with trauma being a leading cause. Treatment may be performed by conventional surgery, cryotherapy, and, more recently, laser surgery and loser vaporization.

Influence of different power densities of LILT on cultured human fibroblast growth : a pilot study.

The aim of this in vitro study was to analyze the influence of different power densities of low-intensity laser therapy (LILT) on the biomodulation of human gingival fibroblasts. The cells were cultured in nutritional deficit. Laser irradiation was carried out with a GaAlAs diode laser (lambda-660 nm, 2 J/cm2).

Evaluation of low intensity laser effects on the thyroid gland of male mice.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess whether there were alterations in the thyroid hormone plasma levels under infrared laser irradiation, in the thyroid gland region.

Background Data: Studies have demonstrated that infrared laser can cause alterations in thyroid glands.

Methods: Sixty-five albino male mice were used and assigned to five groups (n = 13), with differences in the times that they were sacrificed.