#diode lasers

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INTRODUCTION: Gingival polyps, are focal fibrous hyperplastic lesions, also known as, localized gingival enlargement or “epulis”. The primary reason for the occurrence of a gingival polyp or epulis is attributed to local factors such as caries, calculus and tooth malposition.

TREATMENT MODALITY: A surgical excision can be performed using a periodontal knife/scalpel/rotary coarse diamond burs/ electrocautery etc. But these techniques are prone to side effects and complications like surgical trauma, postoperative pain, swelling, bleeding after excision and poor patient acceptance.

After evolution of LASERS, these conventional techniques are replaced by LASER, owing to the various advantages associated with it, such as minimal use of anesthesia, provision of hemostasis and enabling a bloodless surgical field with a laser bandage of the wound.

Literature is replete with numerous studies1,2,3, wherein diode lasers were highly successful in the excision of localized reactive lesions of the gingiva.

PIOON Laser offers different wavelengths like 450nm/810nm or 980nm. Out of which 810nm/980nm are used in contact mode in order to perform the polyp excision.

SURGICAL PROCEDURE: The presented case shows a carious tooth with a painless reddish-pink soft gingival overgrowth of 5x3 mm size, localized to interproximal area with a pedunculated base.  Followed by scaling, a laser excision of the gingival polyp was done. The gingival overgrowth (polyp) was removed with small strokes in contact mode progressing from the palatal aspect towards the interproximal area. The entire gingival polyp was excised as per the outline marked by the laser prior to the procedure.

CONCLUSION: Diode lasers have emerged as a promising and effective tool in modern minimally invasive dentistry and have been proved successful for the treatment of reactive lesions of the gingiva such as the gingival polyp.

REFERENCES:

1. Iyer V, Sarkar S, Kailasam S. Use of the ER, CR; YSGG laser in the treatment of peripheral ossifying fibroma. Int J Laser Dent. 2012; 2: 51-5.

2. Alam T, Dawasaz AA, Thukral N, Jangam D. Surgical diode laser excision for peripheral cemento-Ossifying fibroma: A case report and literature review. J Oral Laser Appl. 2008; 8: 43-9.

3. Farista S, Butchi Babu, Farista S, Gopinath V and Agrawal V. Laser assisted excision of a gingival polyp in a pediatric patient: report of a case. EJBPS, 2015; 2(4): ,600-607.

PREOPERATIVE VIEW

Laser-based surgical procedures are becoming increasingly important in operating theaters across the globe.  Diode lasers are a particularly attractive instrument for cosmetic surgery, particularly as they offer a wide range of different wavelengths which can help patients achieve a range of positive outcomes.

What Is A Diode Laser?

Diode lasers make use of something called “semiconductor technology”.  Through this technology, a coherent projection of light is produced in the visible to infrared range.  A light beam with a narrow spectrum is used to target very specific chromophores in the skin.  This not only increases accuracy but allows you to offer the deepest penetration levels and optimal melanin absorption.

Diode laser treatments are the best and most suitable solution for laser hair removal, but these lasers also have a number of other applications including:

·        Varicose vein removal

·         Tattoo removal

·         Liposuction

·         Acne treatment

·         Benign pigmented lesions

They are known for providing safe and effective treatment for virtually all skin types, hair types, and in all areas of the body.

How It Works

The lasers work on the principle of what is called “selective photothermolysis” (or SPTL for short).  This allows the laser to target very specific chromophores in the skin (typically blood or melanin) and the lasers then damage those targeted chromophores by selectively heating them while leaving all surrounding tissues unharmed and intact.  

Let's take hair removal for example.  The melanin in those hair follicles are targeted and damaged.  This causes a disruption in the hair growth and regeneration cycle.  Often the diode laser treatment for hair removal will be followed up by a cooling technology or another pain management methods which will ensure patient comfort and treatment efficacy.  The most cutting edge diode lasers will even have a cooling mechanism which will continually chill the skin both before and throughout the treatment (such as ChillTip ™ Technology).

What To Look For In A Diode Laser

While there are several diode lasers on the market today, not all of them will deliver the same favorable experience or result.

The first and most important aspect to look at are the clinical trials.  The product should be proven to be a safe and effective way to remove hair (or an effective way to perform any of the other functions it may be used for).

Another important feature to look for is the wavelength.  The best lasers on the market will use a 805nm diode wavelength.  This is because this wavelength has been proven to be able to effectively and safely treat all skin types.

A nice feature which state of the art lasers include today is a customized vacuum. These units can reduce treatment time by 75% or more, which means not only a more comfortable experience of the patient, but the option to take more patients throughout the day.