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Lokesh U, GC V, Jannu A, GK V, MR S. Application of Lasers for Oral Submucus Fibrosis - An Experimental Study. Arch Craniofac Sci 2013; 1 (6):81-86.
Aim: Oral submucous fibrosis is a chronic disease characterised by progressive inability to open the mouth. Various treatment modalities are available for its management, but these have largely been ineffective. This preliminary study indicates that adequate release of oral submucous fibrosis can be achieved by using a diode laser, with minimal morbidity and satisfactor results.
Materials and Methods: 50 cases of oral submucous fibrosis underwent fibrous band resection using diode laser under Local anesthesia, from 2011 to 2013. All the patients were encouraged to carryout regular physiotherapy exercises, and were followed for period of 6 months.
Results: Pre- and post-operative mouth-opening were compared using repeated measure ANOVA test. The mean pre operative mouth opening was 23.04 mm and mean postoperative mouth opening at the end of 6 months was 27.97 mm and significant difference observed (F value - 619.750, P value - 0.00).
Conclusion: This preliminary study indicated that adequate release of oral submucous fibrosis can be achieved by using a diode laser, with minimal morbidity and satisfactory results. But the maintenance of intra operative results, post operative entirely depends on patients compliance.
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