Connective tissue graft associated or not with low laser therapy to treat gingival recession: randomized clinical trial

Author(s)

Fernandes-Dias, Stephanie B. ; de Marco, Andrea C. ; Santamaria, Milton ; Kerbauy, Warley D. ; Jardini, Maria A. N. ; Santamaria, Mauro P.

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PERIODONTOLOGY; v. 42, n. 1, p. 8-pg., 2015-01-01.

Abstract

BackgroundTo evaluate the treatment of gingival recession with a connective tissue graft (CTG) alone or in combination with low-level laser therapy (CTG+L). MethodsForty patients presenting 40 Miller Class I and II gingival recessions were included. The defects were randomly assigned to receive either CTG (n=20) or CTG+L (n=20). A diode laser (660nm) was applied to the testsites immediately after surgery and every other day for 7days (eight applications). ResultsThe mean percentage of root coverage was 91.9% for the test group and 89.48% for the control group after 6months (p>0.05). The test group presented more complete root coverage (n=13, 65%) than the control group (n=7, 35%) (p=0.04). Dentine sensitivity decreased significantly after 6months in both groups (p<0.001). The two groups showed improvement in aesthetics at the end of treatment. ConclusionsLow-level laser therapy may increase the percentage of complete root coverage when associated with CTG. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 12/14595-3 - The influence of low intensity laser therapy (LILT) in connective tissue graft for root coverage: a randomized-controlled clinical trial
• Grantee: Mauro Pedrine Santamaria
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants