CO2 and Diode Lasers vs. Conventional Surgery in the Disinclusion of Palatally Impacted Canines: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Background: The aim of this RCT is to show the effectiveness of laser technology for the exposure of palatally impacted canines, using a CO2 or diode laser, and to evaluate the possible bio-stimulation effect of the laser on the spontaneous eruption of the canine. Methods: This study was carried out...

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Published inPhotonics Vol. 10; no. 3; p. 244
Main Authors Impellizzeri, Alessandra, Horodynski, Martina, Palaia, Gaspare, La Monaca, Gerardo, Pergolini, Daniele, Polimeni, Antonella, Romeo, Umberto, Galluccio, Gabriella
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Basel MDPI AG 01.03.2023
Subjects
Canine teeth
Carbon dioxide
Carbon dioxide lasers
CO2 laser
digital monitoring
diode laser
Eruptions
impacted canines
intraoral scanner
Lasers
Orthodontics
Patients
Semiconductor lasers
Statistical analysis
Stimulation
Surgery
Italy
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Summary:Background: The aim of this RCT is to show the effectiveness of laser technology for the exposure of palatally impacted canines, using a CO2 or diode laser, and to evaluate the possible bio-stimulation effect of the laser on the spontaneous eruption of the canine. Methods: This study was carried out on a sample of 27 patients, divided randomly into three groups: treated with a CO2 laser (Group A), treated with a diode laser (Group B), and treated with a cold blade (Group C). Monitoring was performed at 1, 8, and 16 weeks after surgery, through photo and digital scans performed with a CS3500 intraoral scanner. Results: It was found that the average total eruptions are 4.55 mm for Group A, 5.36 mm for Group B, and 3.01 mm for Group C. The difference in eruption between groups A and B is not significant. Comparing the laser groups with the control group, it has emerged that the difference in eruption is statistically significant. Conclusion: A significant tooth movement was observed in both Groups A and B. The response of the canine to the bio-stimulation of the laser can be considered effective, resulting in a statistically significant difference between the study groups and the control group. Both lasers have the same bio-stimulatory action on the eruption of canines.
ISSN:2304-6732
2304-6732
DOI:10.3390/photonics10030244