Perceptions of the Use of the Diode Laser in Dental Surgery: A Qualitative Study
Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr
;
20: e5039, 2020. tab, graf
Artículo
en Inglés
| BBO, LILACS
| ID: biblio-1135508
ABSTRACT
Abstract Objective:
To discover the perceptions of pediatric patients, their parents and undergraduate Dentistry students of the use of the diode laser in frenectomy surgeries. Material andMethods:
A qualitative study was conducted through semi-structured interviews, recorded and transcribed with subsequent content analysis. Twelve healthy children (5-8 years old) who needed a frenectomy were selected and invited, together with their parents, to undergo laser diode surgery. In addition, 28 undergraduate dentistry students were invited to attend the procedures. One week after performing the surgical procedures, the children (Group 1), their parents (Group 2) and the students who attended the procedures (Group 3) were individually interviewed for the thematic analysis.Results:
The analysis of the conversations identified three emerging contents positive thoughts on the use of diode laser; frustrations from the use of diode laser; and aspects related to professional training.Conclusion:
The results pointed to the acceptance of surgical laser use in pediatric dentistry; however, the feelings of frustration indicate that its use requires guidance from the child and his/her parents, in addition to careful handling and specific training.
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Índice:
LILACS (Américas)
Asunto principal:
Odontología Pediátrica
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Terapia por Láser
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Láseres de Semiconductores
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Enfermedades de las Encías
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Frenillo Labial
Tipo de estudio:
Investigación cualitativa
País/Región como asunto:
America del Sur
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Brasil
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr
Asunto de la revista:
Odontología
Año:
2020
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Institución/País de afiliación:
Arnaldo Faculty/BR
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Newton Paiva University Center/BR
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