Photobiomodulation in the treatment of xerostomia associated with hyposalivation in a pediatric patient with systemic scleroderma

Autor(es)

Analú Barros de Oliveira ^[1] ; Túlio Morandin Ferrisse ^[2] ; Karina Borges Salomão ^[3] ; Marina Lins Miranda ^[4] ; Andreia Bufalino ^[5] ; Fernanda Lourenção Brighenti ^[6]

Afiliação do(s) autor(es)

^[1] Universidade Estadual de São Paulo. Faculdade de Odontologia de Araraquara. Departamento de Morfologia e Clínica Infantil - Brasil

^[2] Universidade Estadual de São Paulo. Faculdade de Odontologia de Araraquara. Departamento de Diagnóstico e Cirurgia - Brasil

^[3] Universidade Estadual de São Paulo. Faculdade de Odontologia de Araraquara. Departamento de Morfologia e Clínica Infantil - Brasil

^[4] Universidade Estadual de São Paulo. Faculdade de Odontologia de Araraquara. Departamento de Morfologia e Clínica Infantil - Brasil

^[5] Universidade Estadual de São Paulo. Faculdade de Odontologia de Araraquara. Departamento de Diagnóstico e Cirurgia - Brasil

^[6] Universidade Estadual de São Paulo. Faculdade de Odontologia de Araraquara. Departamento de Morfologia e Clínica Infantil - Brasil

• Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
• Fonte: Autopsy and Case Reports; v. 11, 2020-12-14.

Resumo

ABSTRACT Scleroderma is a rare autoimmune disease characterized by excessive collagen production. The oral manifestations of the patient with scleroderma can include microstomia, xerostomia, and changes in the resorption teeth. We report the case of a 7-year-old female patient diagnosed with systemic scleroderma where photobiomodulation therapy was used to treat xerostomia associated with hyposalivation. She attended a pediatric clinic and presented with dry and rigid facial skin, trismus, xerostomia, malocclusion, and difficulty swallowing. Stimulated salivary flow was assessed before, during, and after treatment. Photobiomodulation therapy was conducted at four points at the sublingual glands with 660 nm, 100 mW, and 0.8 J/cm2 to each point; eight points at the parotid glands; and six points at the submandibular glands with 808 nm, 100 mW, and 0.8 J/cm2 for 8 seconds at each point. After this therapy, an increase in salivary flow, remission of the xerostomia, and an improvement in mastication and swallowing were observed. Photobiomodulation therapy was effective in controlling xerostomia in this pediatric patient, resulting in increased salivary flow and an improvement in her quality of life. (AU)

• Processo FAPESP: 18/18440-0 - Bioprospecção de produtos naturais em terapia fotodinâmica contra micro-organismos de interesse médico-odontológico
• Beneficiário: Analú Barros de Oliveira
• Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Mestrado