Using Er:YAG Laser for Removing Impacted Wisdom Teeth
Author Information
Author(s): Sologova Diana, Diachkova Ekaterina, Sologova Susanna, Smolyarchuk Elena, Margaryan Arus, Grigorevskikh Ekaterina, Petruk Pavel, Tumanova Elizaveta, Svitich Oxana, Tarasenko Svetlana, Nammour Samir, Junior Aldo Brugnera, Shibli Jamil Awad, Aoki Akira
Primary Institution: I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russia
Hypothesis
There are no differences between the postoperative clinical and radiological parameters in the test and control groups.
Conclusion
The study found that using an Er:YAG laser for third molar extraction is less traumatic and results in less pain and swelling compared to traditional methods.
Supporting Evidence
- Postoperative pain was significantly lower in the Er:YAG laser group than in the control group.
- Collateral swelling was also significantly less in the Er:YAG laser group.
- Mouth opening was better in the Er:YAG laser group compared to the control group.
- Bone regeneration was superior in the Er:YAG laser group as assessed by radiographic measures.
Takeaway
Doctors used a special laser to take out wisdom teeth, and it hurt less and made people swell less than the old way.
Methodology
The study was a randomized clinical trial comparing the effectiveness of Er:YAG laser and traditional extraction methods in 60 patients.
Potential Biases
Different pain tolerance levels between men and women; inclusion of various ages and genders.
Limitations
Small number of patients; did not account for different types of retention and tooth position; wide age range; subjective swelling assessment.
Participant Demographics
Patients aged 21 to 70 years, with a mix of men and women.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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