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    vince
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    Greetings,

    I have read that laser therapy is helpful for apthous ulcers and cold sores. What about traumatic ulcers such as from dentures? Has anyone tried it? With the 980: parameters?

    The booklet says that you should not submit ‘dry bone’ to the laser…why?…not enough absorption? too much depth of penetration? (since some traumatic ulcers can be deeply denuded with possible osseous exposure)

    Thanks for your input,

    Vince

    #7866 Reply

    Robert Gregg
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    Hi Vince,

    No danger as long as the patient is not numb so they can give you feedback on the warmth of the setting and distance from tissue you are applying laser energy (980nm) to.

    It ought to feel good to the patient within 60 seconds. If not, discontinue.

    980 nm is a VERY good bistimulation and VERY deep penetrating wavelength (14cm) through tissue at .25 watts if using a LLLT laser.

    Bob

    #7865 Reply

    vince
    Spectator

    Thanks Bob,

    Your insight and knowledge is great.

    Vince

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