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Review: laser soft tissue treatments for paediatric dental patients
J R Boj1, C Poirier, M Hernandez
1Dept. of Paediatric Dentistry, Dental School, University of Barcelona, Campus de Bellvitge, Barcelona, Spain. 16388jrb@comb.cat
Background:
Many soft tissue pathologies in children can be treated by paediatric dentists. New technologies such as laser surgery enable simpler treatments to be carried out than with conventional techniques.
Review:
This paper reviews soft tissue lasers and discusses their use in paediatric patients. The laser is a good tool for soft tissue management in children and is well accepted by patients and their relatives. Laser treatment involves a reduction in the use of medication (anaesthetics, analgesics and antibiotics) and in intra-operative and post-operative bleeding. It eliminates the need sutures and produces faster wound healing and less scarring.
Conclusion:
It is essential to have a good knowledge of laser operation and of which type of laser is most appropriate for each lesion.
