Contact Nd:YAG Laser Technique Applied To Head And Neck Reconstructive Surgery

Nobori, Takuo; Miyazaki, Yasuhiro; Moriyama, Ichiro; Sannikorn, Phakdee; Ohyama, Masaru

doi:10.1117/12.952054

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“…11 When used in non-contact mode, it results in sharp incisions with minimum tissue distortion. 12 Different classes of lasers, such as CO 2; neodymium: yttrium-aluminum-garnet; diode; helium-neon; and excimer, have been evaluated for soft-tissue excision and shown deleterious effects on tissues such as carbonization, melting, and denaturation of proteins with consequent formation of toxic substances as well as compositional changes on the irradiated tissues. 13 The erbium, chromium:yttrium-scandium-gallium-garnet (Er,Cr:YSGG) laser is a Food and Drug Administration-approved hydrokinetic system laser used for several soft-tissue procedures.…”

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Treatment of Oral Fibroma of the Tongue Using Erbium, Chromium:Yttrium‐Scandium‐Gallium‐Garnet Laser: Report of Two Cases

Arora

Lamba

Faraz

et al. 2014

Clin Adv Periodontics

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Introduction: Fibroma is a benign tumor that is composed of fibrous connective tissue (CT) and is also known as irritation or traumatic fibroma. It represents a reactive hyperplasia of fibrous CT in response to local irritation or trauma. The aim of the present case report is to evaluate the treatment outcome of two cases of fibroma of the tongue after excision with an erbium, chromium:yttrium‐scandium‐gallium‐garnet (Er,Cr:YSGG) laser. Case Presentation: Two patients presented with the chief complaint of growth on the dorsal surface of the tongue, which was causing constant irritation as well as esthetic concerns. After examination, the growths were excised with an Er,Cr:YSGG laser in non‐contact mode at a power setting of 1.5 W, 20 Hz frequency and with a spray of 9% water and 13% air. This resulted in less blood in the operating field and minimal patient discomfort. No sutures were used; instead, a laser bandage was applied. The healing was uneventful and patients did not require postoperative analgesics. The histopathologic report confirmed the presurgical diagnosis. No relapse was observed at the 1‐year follow‐up. Conclusions: The Er,Cr:YSGG laser works at cellular levels and promotes tissue repair by photo modulation. It causes negligible bleeding and postoperative discomfort with minimal need of local anesthesia and better patient compliance. Therefore, the Er,Cr:YSGG laser may be considered a patient‐ and clinician‐friendly tool.

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Treatment of Oral Fibroma of the Tongue Using Erbium, Chromium:Yttrium‐Scandium‐Gallium‐Garnet Laser: Report of Two Cases

Arora

Lamba

Faraz

et al. 2014

Clin Adv Periodontics

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“…The water absorption coefficient of this group is higher than other laser groups so laser energy is absorbed by water molecules which causes quick heating, vaporization, and microexplosions which results in ablation with minimal heating and in the absence of carbonization. 12,13 Thus, the aim of this paper is to evaluate the treatment outcome of two cases of POF which were treated using Er,Cr:YSGG laser.…”

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Treatment of Peripheral Ossifying Fibroma using Er,Cr:YSGG Laser: Report of Two Cases

Tandon¹,

Lamba²,

Faraz³

et al. 2013

International Journal of Laser Dentistry

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Peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) is a non-neoplastic growth on the gingiva thought to arise from the periodontal ligament. Histopathologic analysis always reveals immature bone and osteoid within the lesion. Surgical excision is the treatment of choice. This report comprises of two cases of POFs which were removed using an Er,Cr:YSGG laser. Two patients of age 36 and 25 years reported with the growths which were causing constant irritation as well as esthetic problem. Lesions were removed using an Er,Cr:YSGG laser. The healing was uneventful and no suture or analgesic was required. The histopathological report confirmed them as POF. No relapse was observed till 1 year after surgery. Therefore with this laser, there is relatively bloodless and painless surgery and in postsurgical course there is minimal swelling and scarring so patient's compliance is much better with this laser as compared to other techniques and lasers.

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Contact Nd:YAG Laser Technique Applied To Head And Neck Reconstructive Surgery

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Treatment of Oral Fibroma of the Tongue Using Erbium, Chromium:Yttrium‐Scandium‐Gallium‐Garnet Laser: Report of Two Cases

Treatment of Oral Fibroma of the Tongue Using Erbium, Chromium:Yttrium‐Scandium‐Gallium‐Garnet Laser: Report of Two Cases

Treatment of Peripheral Ossifying Fibroma using Er,Cr:YSGG Laser: Report of Two Cases

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