DIODE LASER 980 NM: A GOOD MODALITY FOR EXPOSURE OF IMPACTED PERMANENT TEETH

E.Bardhoshi, E. Qorri and M. Bardhoshi

Oro-Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Medicine, Tirana, Albania

 Correspondence to:
Merita Bardhoshi, DDS
Oro-Maxillofacial Surgery Department,
Faculty of Dental Medicine,
University of Medicine,
Rruga e Dibrës 369,
1012 Tirana, Albania
e-mail: merita.bardhoshi@umed.edu.al

Received: 12 March 2024 Accepted: 17 April 2024 Ahead-of-Print: 26 April 2024

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ABSTRACT 

This study aims to demonstrate how laser technique could positively assist in exposing impacted teeth for orthodontic reasons. This study was comprised of 30 patients who were treated for impacted teeth exposed to a 980 nm diode laser for orthodontic reasons. Treatment was conducted from May 2013 to May 2016 in the University Dental Clinic in Tirana. The follow-up period was one week, two weeks, and six months for the evaluation of the results. The brackets were placed immediately after surgery due to the good coagulation. The intraoperative advantage of using a 980 nm diode laser was less chair-side time and the complete absence of bleeding, allowing immediate bonding of the bracket in dry enamel. None of the patients reported other post-surgical side effects, with no bleeding, pain, swelling, or discomfort one to two weeks after the treatment. Diode laser is effective and safe for soft tissue. In conclusion, a 980 nm diode laser is a promising modality for the exposure of impacted teeth for orthodontic reasons. This method provides good operative and postoperative results without any side effects.

 KEYWORDS: Diode laser 980nm, tooth exposure, wound healing