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An evaluation of different treatments for recurrent aphthous stomatitis and patient perceptions: Nd:YAG laser versus
Adnan Tezel1, Cankat Kara, Veysel Balkaya
1Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkey.
Objective:
The aim of this randomized controlled clinical trial was to determine the anxiety levels of patients with recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) prior to therapy with the Nd:YAG laser or medication, and to compare the effects of these different treatment methods on the degree of post-treatment pain, discomfort, and functional complications (eating and speech) experienced.
Materials And Methods:
Twenty patients with RAS-related oral problems were included in the study. Levels of pre- and post-treatment pain and functional complications were assessed at patient visits on days 1, 4, and 7.
Results:
The results indicated that patients treated with the Nd:YAG laser had less post-treatment pain and fewer functional complications, and reported immediate relief of pain and faster healing (p +/- 0.05). However, only after 5 d was there a significant reduction in the pain levels of the patients treated with medication.
Conclusion:
Our results suggest that the Nd:YAG laser has better patient acceptance, shorter treatment time, and lower rates of pain and post-treatment adverse events among patients with RAS.
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