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Tripathy R, Patnaik S, Acharya SS, Akheel M. Diode Laser as a Treatment for Oral Submucous Fibrosis- A Case Report. Arch Craniofac Sci 2014; 2 (1):104-106.
Introduction: Oral submucous fibrosis is a chronic debilitating disease of the oral cavity characterized by inflammation and progressive fibrosis of the submucosal tissues leading to restricted mouth opening. The most common surgical procedure is excision of the fibrotic bands. Due to limited range of mouth opening bleeding during the procedure increases lack of accessibility and visibility. Diode Laser has proved to overcome these problems than any other conventional procedures.
Method: Treatment started following preoperative evaluation and review of the initial histopathological diagnosis. The excision of the bands using diode laser 5 W per square centimeter renders a definitive tool for the procedure.
Results: There was minimal bleeding, postoperative pain, swelling and discomfort.
Conclusion: This case report illustrates the usefulness of diode laser giving a hemostatic effect and thus proves suitable for the surgical treatment of oral submucous fibrosis
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