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Int. j. odontostomatol. (Print) ; 13(4): 481-485, dic. 2019. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1056488

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ABSTRACT: The pigmented lesions of the oral cavity may be endogenous or exogenous. Endogenous lesions are benign and usually caused by melanin, and they are called gingival melanin pigmentations. Among the options for depigmenting these areas, laser therapy stands out for being a minimally invasive procedure. This study aims to report a clinical case of the gingival depigmentation technique using a high-power diode laser in the anterior maxillary region, for the ablation of the pigmented tissue to improve gingival aesthetics. The patient had an aesthetic complaint of the darkened aspect of the gingiva in the anterior maxillary and mandibular portions. After local anesthesia, we started depigmentation with high-power diode laser and performed ablation from the attached gingiva toward the free marginal gingiva. The patient returned after 30 and 180 days presenting healthy gingiva and absence of melanin repigmentation. Thus, we concluded that the diode laser was a good alternative for melanin depigmentation because it is a procedure with lower morbidity and satisfactory postoperative results.


RESUMEN: Las lesiones pigmentadas de la cavidad oral pueden ser endógenas o exógenas. Las endógenas son benignas y generalmente causadas por la melanina, denominándose pigmentaciones melánicas gingivales. Entre las opciones para la despigmentación de estas regiones, se destaca la laserterapia, por ser un procedimiento poco invasivo. Este trabajo tuvo como objetivo relatar un caso clínico de la técnica de despigmentación gingival utilizando láser de diodo de alta intensidad en la región anterior de los maxilares para ablación del tejido pigmentado con la finalidad de mejorar la estética gingival. El paciente presentaba como queja estética el aspecto oscurecido de la encía en la región anterior de la maxila y de la mandíbula. Tras aplicar anestesia local, se inició la despigmentación con láser de diodo de alta intensidad, siendo que la ablación se realizó a partir de la encía insertada hacia la encía marginal libre. El paciente regresó tras 30 y 180 días, presentando encía saludable y con ausencia de repigmentación melánica. Así fue posible concluir que el láser de diodo mostró ser una buena alternativa para la despigmentación melánica, ya que se presentó como un procedimiento con menor morbidad y buen resultado postoperatorio.


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Humans , Male , Adult , Laser Therapy/methods , Lasers, Solid-State/therapeutic use , Gingival Diseases/surgery , Melanosis/surgery , Brazil , Cosmetic Techniques/instrumentation , Informed Consent
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Rev. Salusvita (Online) ; 35(2): 149-159, 2016. ilus, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-827223

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Introduction: About 870,000 new cases of malignant airway and digestive tract tumor are diagnosed annually worldwide. Patients undergoing radiotherapy (RT) for head and neck develop as side effects oral mucositis and other complications that can lead to discontinuation of anticancer treatment. Aim: This study was conducted to determine whether oral care can reduce the rates of discontinuation of anticancer treatment. Method: We selected patients with carcinoma of the head and neck radiotherapy with or without chemotherapy (CT) in the Hospital São Vicente de Paulo de Passo Fundo. A total of 187 patients were evaluated and divided into two groups: Group I (patients receiving dental treatment) and Group II (patients not receiving dental treatment). Group I ­ patient were submitted to daily assessments, receiving guidance, following a protocol for dental treatment and adjuvant application of low intensity laser throughout the period they performed RT. Group II - patients were evaluated and followed only, for not allowing the proposed treatment. Results: The interruption of radiation treatment was 2.4% of the patients in Group I, and Group II 34.6%. Conclusions: prevention and early treatment of complications related to RT like oral mucositis can decrease the chance of the patient to abandon radiotherapy and consequently contribute for a better prognosis for cure and patient survival (AU)


Introdução: Cerca de 870 mil novos casos de neoplasias malignas de vias aéreas e tumores do aparelho digestivo são diagnosticados anualmente em todo o mundo. Os pacientes submetidos à radioterapia (RT) de cabeça e pescoço desenvolvem efeitos colaterais como mucosite oral e outras complicações que podem levar à interrupção do tratamento anticâncer. Objetivo: Este estudo foi realizado para determinar se cuidados bucais podem reduzir as taxas de abandono do tratamento anticâncer. Método: Foram selecionados pacientes com carcinoma de cabeça e pescoço submetidos a radioterapia (RT), com ou sem quimioterapia (QT), no Hospital São Vicente de Paulo de Passo Fundo. Um total de 187 pacientes foram avaliados e divididos em dois grupos: Grupo I (pacientes que recebem tratamento dental) e Grupo II (pacientes que não receberam tratamento dental). Os pacientes do grupo I foram submetidos a cuidados diários, recebendo orientação, seguindo um protocolo de tratamento odontológico e aplicação adjuvante do laser de baixa intensidade durante todo o período que realizaram RT. Os pacientes do grupo II foram avaliados odontologicamente e acompanhados somente. Resultados: A interrupção do tratamento com radiação foi de 2,4% dos pacientes do Grupo I e no Grupo II 34,6%. Conclusões: a prevenção e o tratamento precoce das complicações relacionadas com a RT, como mucosite oral, podem diminuir a chance de o paciente abandonar a radioterapia e, consequentemente, contribuir para um melhor prognóstico de cura e sobrevida dos pacientes (AU)


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Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Radiation Injuries , Low-Level Light Therapy/adverse effects , Head and Neck Neoplasms/drug therapy , Head and Neck Neoplasms/radiotherapy , Stomatitis/chemically induced , Dental Care for Chronically Ill , Withholding Treatment
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