Laser Phototherapy (660 nm) Can Be Beneficial for Reducing Gingival Inflammation in Prosthodontics.
Among the new technologies developed, low power lasers have enabled new approaches to provide conservative treatment. Low power lasers act at cellular level, resulting in reduced pain, modulating inflammation, and improved tissue healing. Clinical application of the low power laser requires specific knowledge concerning laser interaction with biological tissue so that the correct irradiation protocol can be established. The present case report describes the clinical steps involved in an indirect composite resin restoration performed in a 31-year-old patient, in whom low power laser was used for soft tissue biomodulation. Laser therapy was applied with a semiconductor laser 660 nm, spot size of 0.028 cm(2), energy density of 35.7 J/cm(2), mean power of 100 mW, and energy per point as 1 J, in contact mode, on a total of 2 points (mesial and distal), totaling 2 J of energy. The therapy with low power laser can contribute positively to the success of an indirect restorative treatment.
Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Avenida Professor Lineu Prestes 2227, 05508-000 São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Sávio José
SJ
Cardoso Bezerra
Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Avenida Professor Lineu Prestes 2227, 05508-000 São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Glauco
G
Fioranelli Vieira
Special Laboratory of Lasers in Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Avenida Professor Lineu Prestes 2227, 05508-000 São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Carlos de Paula
Cde P
Eduardo
Special Laboratory of Lasers in Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Avenida Professor Lineu Prestes 2227, 05508-000 São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Patrícia Moreira
PM
de Freitas
Special Laboratory of Lasers in Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Avenida Professor Lineu Prestes 2227, 05508-000 São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Ana Cecilia Corrêa
AC
Aranha