2-Year assessment of tissue biostimulation with low-level laser on the outcomes of connective tissue graft in the treatment of single gingival recession: A randomized clinical trial

Mauro Pedrine Santamaria, Stephanie Botti Fernandes-Dias, Cassia Fernandes Araújo, Felipe Lucas Da Silva Neves, Ingrid Fernandes Mathias, Naira Maria Rebelato Bechara Andere, Maria Aparecida Neves Jardini

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Abstract

Background: Periodontal wound healing has been accelerated by different low-level laser therapy (LLLT) protocols. However, just a few studies have evaluated use of this therapy adjunctive to periodontal plastic surgery procedures. The present study shows 2-year results of a connective tissue graft (CTG) associated with LLLT in the treatment of gingival recession (GR) defects. Methods: Forty patients presenting Miller Class I and II GRs were previously treated by CTG (control group; n = 20) or CTG + LLLT (test group; n = 20). A diode laser (aluminumgallium- arsenide, 660 nm) was applied to test sites immediately after surgery and every other day for 14 days (total of eight applications). After a follow-up of 2 years, clinical and esthetic evaluations were performed in 36 patients. Results: Mean percentage of root coverage was 93.43% for the test group and 92.32% for the control group (P = 0.55). Complete root coverage was 79% (n = 15) for the test group and 76% (n = 13) for the control group (n = 13) (P = 0.80). Both groups showed esthetics maintenance after 2 years. Conclusion: Within the limitations of this study, results indicate that LLLT showed no additional benefit in the long term when associated with a CTG in the treatment of Miller Class I and II GRs.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)320-328
Number of pages9
JournalJournal of Periodontology
Volume88
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 2017

Keywords

  • Esthetics
  • Gingival recession
  • Low-level light therapy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Periodontics

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