2-Year Assessment of Tissue Biostimulation With Low-Level Laser on the Outcomes of Connective Tissue Graft in the Treatment of Single Gingival Recession: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Autor(es)

Santamaria, Mauro Pedrine ; Fernandes-Dias, Stephanie Botti ; Araujo, Cassia Fernandes ; da Silva Neves, Felipe Lucas ; Mathias, Ingrid Fernandes ; Rebelato Bechara Andere, Naira Maria ; Neves Jardini, Maria Aparecida

• Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
• Fonte: Journal of Periodontology; v. 88, n. 4, p. 320-328, APR 2017.
• Citações Web of Science: 8

Resumo

Background: Periodontal wound healing has been accelerated by different low-level laser therapy (LLLT) protocols. However, just a few studies have evaluated use of this therapy adjunctive to periodontal plastic surgery procedures. The present study shows 2-year results of a connective tissue graft (CTG) associated with LLLT in the treatment of gingival recession (GR) defects. Methods: Forty patients presenting Miller Class I and II GRs were previously treated by CTG (control group; n = 20) or CTG + LLLT (test group; n = 20). A diode laser (aluminum-gallium- arsenide, 660 nm) was applied to test sites immediately after surgery and every other day for 14 days (total of eight applications). After a follow-up of 2 years, clinical and esthetic evaluations were performed in 36 patients. Results: Mean percentage of root coverage was 93.43% for the test group and 92.32% for the control group (P = 0.55). Complete root coverage was 79% (n = 15) for the test group and 76% (n = 13) for the control group (n = 13) (P = 0.80). Both groups showed esthetics maintenance after 2 years. Conclusion: Within the limitations of this study, results indicate that LLLT showed no additional benefit in the long term when associated with a CTG in the treatment of Miller Class I and II GRs. (AU)

• Processo FAPESP: 12/14595-3 - Influência da aplicação de laser de baixa intensidade no recobrimento radicular associado à técnica de enxerto de tecido conjuntivo: ensaio clínico controlado randomizado
• Beneficiário: Mauro Pedrine Santamaria
• Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Regular
• Processo FAPESP: 13/02199-9 - Avaliação estética do tratamento de recessão gengival com enxerto de tecido conjuntivo associado ou não à aplicação de laser de baixa potência para bioestimulação tecidual
• Beneficiário: Cássia Fernandes Araujo
• Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Iniciação Científica