title: The Versatility of 980 nm Diode Laser in Dentistry: A Case Series.
abstract: Introduction:Laser surgery has been considered a popular alternative over conventional modalities in dentistry during the last few years. Among different types of lasers, diode lasers have gained special attention in oral soft tissue surgery.Case Reports:Five patients were referred to a private office. After careful evaluation of medical history and oral examination, oral diagnosis and treatment plan of each patient was established as follows: (1) A 21-year-old female with ankyloglossia (tongue-tie); (2) A 65-year-old female with a poor denture fit needing vestibuloplasty and frenectomy; (3) A 10-year-old male patient with pigmented gingiva in mandible and maxilla; (4) A 14-year-old female needing exposure of maxillary right canine for bracket bonding; and (5) A 25-year-old female patient who has a gingival maxillary frenum with a nodule. The treatment plan for all the patients was laser surgery with diode laser at 980 nm, in continuous mode.Results:All the patients experienced normal healing process with no postoperative complications. Favorable outcomes of laser surgery were observed on follow-up sessions.Conclusion:Considering the versatility of the 980 nm diode laser in oral soft tissue surgeries and the advantages of laser surgery, this study suggests the use of 980 nm diode laser in this regard.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontics, School of Dentistry, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran.
authors.forename: Nahid
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Derikvand
authors.affiliation: Laser Research Center of Dentistry, Dental Research Institute, Tehran University of Medial Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
authors.forename: Zahra
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Chinipardaz
authors.affiliation: Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Anzali Campus (AC), Guilan, Iran.
authors.forename: Sara
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ghasemi
authors.affiliation: Laser Research Center of Dentistry, Dental Research Institute, Tehran University of Medial Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
authors.forename: Nasim
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Chiniforush
keywords: ankyloglossia; depigmentation; diode laser; frenectomy; oral soft tissue; surgery; vestibuloplasties