Low-power laser in the treatment of recurrent aphthous stomatitis
Abstract
Introduction: among the periodontal emergencies requiring immediate attention is recurrent aphthous stomatitis, due to the discomfort or complications caused to the patient. It is characterized by the appearance of painful oral ulcers, isolated or grouped, located in the lips, oral mucosa and tongue, and variables in form, number and size; its evolution is acute, necrotic and relapsing. Although the lesions heal in a few days, weeks or months, the attacks recur periodically.
Objective: to evaluate the effectiveness of the low-power laser for the treatment of recurrent aphthous stomatitis.
Method: a randomized controlled clinical trial was carried out in patients from the Teaching Stomatology Clinic in the North Area of Morón. The study universe covered all patients referred to the Laser Therapy Service from June 2014 to December 2015; a sample of 76 patients was selected, divided into two groups. Group I patients were treated with laser; in Group II, medication treatment was used.
Results: the majority of the patients were female; in both sexes the disease was more frequent in the ages between 19 and 34 years. The inner face of the lips and tongue were the most frequent sites of lesions. The response to treatment was satisfactory in 95,24 % of the patients and there were no side effects.
Conclusions: low power laser is highly effective in the treatment of recurrent aphthous stomatitis; however, this is only an alternative treatment.Downloads
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