Hi folks, got this of the Pubmed site today and thought it was a neat study that shows that lasers might be useful in removal of teeth. What do you think of the results………I think it might be a good study to promote the LLLT effects at biostimulation that lasers possess.

Glenn

Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2004 Jun;42(3):203-8.

Removal of partially erupted third molars using an Erbium (Er):YAG laser: a randomised controlled clinical trial.

Abu-Serriah M, Critchlow H, Whitters CJ, Ayoub A.

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Biotechnology and Craniofacial Research Section, Glasgow Dental Hospital & School, 378 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JZ, Scotland, UK.

We compared Erbium (Er):YAG laser with a surgical bur for removal of partially erupted lower third molars. Patients were randomised to be treated by either laser or bur. A total of 42 patients (laser = 22; bur = 20) were treated. A greater reduction in the range of mouth opening was found after laser than after bur treatment. Postoperative pain was more common after bur treatment. The duration of operation was considerably longer with laser than with bur. No persistent complications were encountered.

Publication Types:
Clinical Trial
Randomized Controlled Trial

PMID: 15121264 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]