N/A N=54 Randomized Triple-blind Treatment

Comparison of Two Different Low-level Laser Intensity Protocols on the Healing of Palatal Wounds

Palatal Wound

Bottom Line

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Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

May 2017

Primary outcome: Primary: Change in the Remaining Wound Area (RWA) — 62.91; 50.15; 65.74; 29.86 Square millimeters

Study Design & Population

Study type: Interventional
Phase: N/A
Interventions: Low Level Laser Therapy (Procedure); GaAlAs laser (Device)
Age: Adult, Older Adult · 20+ yrs
Sex: All
Sponsor: Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho
Primary completion: Apr 2015

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Change in the Remaining Wound Area (RWA)	62.91; 50.15; 65.74; 29.86; 28.38; 27.67	—
SECONDARY Postoperative Discomfort	0; 0; 0; 0; 0; 0	—

Summary

The aim of this study was to compare two intensities of LLLT on wound healing process of the donor palatine area after CTG removal.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Patients were 20 to 70 years old and of both genders, presenting Class I or II Miller gingival recession on vital canines or premolars in the palatine region (donor site) with no pathological or morphological alterations.
Patients agreed to and signed the formal consent to participate in the study after receiving an explanation of risks and benefits from an individual who was not a member of the present study (Resolution no. 196 - October, 1996, and Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct in Dentistry - CFO 179/93).

Exclusion Criteria

Were excluded patients with systemic problems that contraindicated surgical procedure
Those under medication that could interfere with the wound healing
Those who smoked
Those who were pregnant or lactating, and
Those who had had periodontal surgery on the study area.

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