Artigo
Alternative approach to the management of postoperative pain after pediatric surgical procedures
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International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry, v. 7, n. 2, p. 125-129, 2014.
0974-7052
10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1249
4547405911634315
Autor
Paschoal, Marco [UNESP]
Souza, Juliana [UNESP]
Santos-Pinto, Lourdes [UNESP]
Pansani, Cyneu Aguiar [UNESP]
Resumen
This paper reports two clinical cases in which the application of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) enhanced the postoperative symptoms after pediatric surgical procedures. Background: The uses of novel technologies allow more comfort to the patients and ensure a rapid procedure, and LLLT application has shown a positive effect in the prevention of discomfort after invasive procedures. Case description: Low-level laser therapy protocol was applied after surgical removal of supernumerary tooth and frenectomy resulting in less swallow and pain with no need of medication intake. Conclusion: The laser application was well accepted by both children and parents and showed a clinical efficiency in the follow-up examinations beyond the satisfactory quality of wound healing. Clinical significance: The LLLT approach is an excellent adjuvant therapy resource for delivery an optimal postoperative after surgical procedures in children. Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho, Departamento de Clínica Infantil, Faculdade de Odontologia de Araraquara, Araraquara, Rua Humaitá, 1680, Centro, CEP 14801903, SP, Brasil Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho, Departamento de Clínica Infantil, Faculdade de Odontologia de Araraquara, Araraquara, Rua Humaitá, 1680, Centro, CEP 14801903, SP, Brasil