The Versatility of 980 nm Diode Laser in Dentistry: A Case Series

Abstract

Laser surgery has been considered a popular alternative over conventional modalities in dentistry during the last few years. Among different types of lasers, diode lasers have gained special attention in oral soft tissue surgery. Five patients were referred to a private office. After careful evaluation of medical history and oral examination, oral diagnosis and treatment plan of each patient was established as follows: (1) A 21-year-old female with ankyloglossia (tongue-tie); (2) A 65-year-old female with a poor denture fit needing vestibuloplasty and frenectomy; (3) A 10-year-old male patient with pigmented gingiva in mandible and maxilla; (4) A 14-year-old female needing exposure of maxillary right canine for bracket bonding; and (5) A 25-year-old female patient who has a gingival maxillary frenum with a nodule. The treatment plan for all the patients was laser surgery with diode laser at 980 nm, in continuous mode. All the patients experienced normal healing process with no postoperative complications. Favorable outcomes of laser surgery were observed on follow-up sessions. Considering the versatility of the 980 nm diode laser in oral soft tissue surgeries and the advantages of laser surgery, this study suggests the use of 980 nm diode laser in this regard.

Diode Laser Assisted Excision and Low Level Laser Therapy in the Management of Mucus Extravasation Cysts: A Case Series

“…Additionally, diode lasers are compact, affordable and easy to move since they do not have water or air lines. [5][6][7] Case Presentation Case 1 A systemically healthy 20-years-old female was referred to the department of periodontics with chief complaint of localized swelling on the left labial mucosa of lower lip since one week. There was no significant finding on extra oral examination, while intraoral examination revealed a swelling with light bluish hue on the left side of labial mucosa, about seven mm in diameter, soft and fluctuant on palpation ( Figure 1A).…”

Effects of Different 980‐nm Diode Laser Parameters in Hepatectomy

“…In the CW group, the depths of the total thermal damage zones were 996.60 ± 116.34, 1086. 15 25 W, and 15 versus 30 W, 20 versus 30 W (P < 0.001 for all), and 25 versus 30 W (P = 0.001), and no significant difference in 20 versus 25 W (P = 0.328). In summary, higher average power led to a faster resection speed, better hemostasis effect, and worse thermal damage.…”

“…The 980-nm diode laser was a promising surgical tool because the wavelength was better absorbed than other wavelengths were in hemoglobin and water, resulting in more selectivity, more precision, less damage, and better postoperative healing [15,22]. This laser has been successfully applied in hepatectomy in animal models [23].…”

“…The speeds were 1.14 ± 0.14, 1.57 ± 0.30, 1.99 ± 0.26, 2.45 ± 0.35, and 2.63 ± 0.30 mm 2 /s, at 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 W, respectively. There was a significant difference between the liver resection speeds in the group for different average power settings (10,15,20,25, and 30 W) (P < 0.001). After post hoc test and adjusting the P value of 0.005, all P values were 0.018 (25 vs. 30 W) and <0.001 (the remaining), respectively.…”

“…The most commonly used surgical equipment in liver resection is high-frequency electrotome and ultrasonically activated scalpel [13,14]. The 980-nm diode laser, as a new type of surgical laser tool, is suitable for liver resection, because its wavelength is highly absorbed in hemoglobin and water, leading to a higher efficacy and lower risk of damage [15]. Although many pilot studies have confirmed its effectiveness in hepatectomy, its wide clinical application is still underway [16].…”