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[Laser therapy in orthognatic surgery]
Takao Kimura-Fujikami1, Maria Lourdes Cabrera-Muñóz, Alejandro Del Valle-Espinoza
1Servicio de Cirugía Máxilofacial, H.E. CMN S-XXI. IMSS.
Gaceta Medica De Mexico
|March 10, 2005
Summary
Postoperative laser therapy after bilateral sagittal modified osteotomy reduced pain and edema in dentofacial deformity patients. This treatment also accelerated bone healing, observed via X-ray and biopsy.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Regenerative Medicine
Context:
- Dentofacial deformities necessitate surgical correction, often involving orthognathic procedures like bilateral sagittal modified osteotomy (BSMKSO).
- Postoperative management aims to mitigate pain, swelling, and accelerate bone regeneration.
- Laser therapy presents a potential non-invasive modality for enhancing surgical recovery.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the efficacy of postoperative laser therapy in patients undergoing BSMKSO.
- To assess the impact of laser therapy on pain, edema, and bone healing.
- To determine the prevalence of dentofacial deformities treated at a specific maxillofacial surgery department.
Summary:
- A study at Hospital de Especialidades del Centro Medico Nacional Siglo XXI tracked patients with dentofacial deformities in 2002.
- Twenty-six patients received laser therapy post-BSMKSO, showing reduced pain and edema compared to controls.
- X-rays and biopsies indicated accelerated bone healing at 30 days, six, and eight weeks post-surgery.
Impact:
- Laser therapy may offer a beneficial adjunct to standard postoperative care in orthognathic surgery.
- Reduced pain and edema can improve patient comfort and potentially shorten recovery times.
- Evidence suggests laser therapy can positively influence bone regeneration following complex maxillofacial procedures.