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CASE REPORT

Alternative Approach to the Management of Postoperative Pain after Pediatric Surgical Procedures

Marco Paschoal, Juliana Souza, Lourdes Santos-Pinto, Cyneu Pansani

Keywords : Low-level laser therapy, Pediatric dentistry, Post-operative pain

Citation Information : Paschoal M, Souza J, Santos-Pinto L, Pansani C. Alternative Approach to the Management of Postoperative Pain after Pediatric Surgical Procedures. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2014; 7 (2):125-129.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1249

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 01-12-2017

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2014; The Author(s).


Abstract

Aim: This paper reports two clinical cases in which the application of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) enhanced the postoperative symptoms after pediatric surgical procedures. Background: The uses of novel technologies allow more comfort to the patients and ensure a rapid procedure, and LLLT application has shown a positive effect in the prevention of discomfort after invasive procedures. Case description: Low-level laser therapy protocol was applied after surgical removal of supernumerary tooth and frenectomy resulting in less swallow and pain with no need of medication intake. Conclusion: The laser application was well accepted by both children and parents and showed a clinical efficiency in the follow-up examinations beyond the satisfactory quality of wound healing. Clinical significance: The LLLT approach is an excellent adjuvant therapy resource for delivery an optimal postoperative after surgical procedures in children.


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