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Review: Laser soft tissue treatments for paediatric dental patients

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BACKGROUND: Many soft tissue pathologies in children can be treated by paediatric dentists. New technologies such as laser surgery enable simpler treatments to be carried out than with conventional techniques. REVIEW: This paper reviews soft tissue lasers and discusses their use in paediatric patients. The laser is a good tool for soft tissue management in children and is well accepted by patients and their relatives. Laser treatment involves a reduction in the use of medication (anaesthetics, analgesics and antibiotics) and in intra-operative and post-operative bleeding. It eliminates the need sutures and produces faster wound healing and less scarring. CONCLUSION: It is essential to have a good knowledge of laser operation and of which type of laser is most appropriate for each lesion.

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    Juan R. Boj, C. Poirier, M. Hernandez & E. Espasa

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Boj, J.R., Poirier, C., Hernandez, M. et al. Review: Laser soft tissue treatments for paediatric dental patients. Eur Arch Paediatr Dent 12, 100–105 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03262788

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