LASER ASSISTED VERSUS CONVENTIONAL FRENECTOMY IN ORTHODONTIC PATIENTS

Authors

  • I. LUCHIAN University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” Iasi
  • Silvia MARTU University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” Iasi
  • Monica TATARCIUC University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” Iasi
  • Ioana MARTU University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” Iasi
  • Irina ZETU University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” Iasi

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the laser assisted frenectomies versus conventional ones from the technique and the post-op recovery point of view. Material and methods. We selected a sample population of 20 patients with thick, low inserted maxillary midline frenum and midline diastema. We randomly divided the sample population into two groups named A and B with an equal number of patients. Patients included in group A were treated with conventional technique while patients included in group B were benefited of laser assisted frenectomy. Results and discussion. Our findings showed that laser assisted procedure was much faster to perform than the conventional one due to the easier protocol, absence of sutures and better cooperation from the patient side. In the same time it provided a better comfort degree to the patient and an accelerated healing. Conclusions. Laser assisted technique for maxillary midline frenectomy in conjunction with orthodontic treatment proved to be superior to the conventional one because it saves time; it’s minimally invasive and provides a better cooperation with the child.

Author Biographies

  • I. LUCHIAN, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” Iasi

    Faculty of Dental Medicine
    Department of Periodontology

  • Silvia MARTU, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” Iasi

    Faculty of Dental Medicine
    Department of Periodontology

  • Monica TATARCIUC, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” Iasi

    Faculty of Dental Medicine
    Department of Dental Technology

  • Ioana MARTU, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” Iasi

    Faculty of Dental Medicine
    Department of Dental Technology

  • Irina ZETU, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” Iasi

    Faculty of Dental Medicine
    Department of Orthodontics

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Published

2015-03-31