Ahn John Hyunbaek, Power Susan, Thickett Eleanor
Department of Orthodontics, Oxford University Hospital, Oxford, UK.
Department of Orthodontics, Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Bournemouth, UK.
J Orthod. 2021 Mar;48(1):82-87. doi: 10.1177/1465312520958706. Epub 2020 Sep 28.
Referral to an oral surgeon for soft-tissue surgery before, during or after orthodontic treatment is not uncommon. This process may delay treatment and could potentially increase the risk of complications. In addition, seeing multiple specialties in different environments may demotivate paediatric or anxious patients from pursuing orthodontic treatment and could also adversely affect patient compliance and satisfaction. The development of laser technology provides a safe and effective alternative, allowing the orthodontic clinician to perform soft-tissue surgery. To date, there are no laser exposure protocols or UK guidelines regarding the use of laser surgery in orthodontics. This case series reports four clinical cases that demonstrate potential advantages of using a diode laser for the management of soft tissue in the field of orthodontics.
在正畸治疗前、治疗期间或治疗后转诊至口腔外科医生进行软组织手术的情况并不少见。这个过程可能会延迟治疗，并且有可能增加并发症的风险。此外，在不同环境中看多个专科可能会使儿科患者或焦虑的患者失去接受正畸治疗的动力，也可能对患者的依从性和满意度产生不利影响。激光技术的发展提供了一种安全有效的替代方法，使正畸临床医生能够进行软组织手术。迄今为止，尚无关于正畸中使用激光手术的激光暴露方案或英国指南。本病例系列报告了四个临床病例，展示了使用二极管激光处理正畸领域软组织的潜在优势。
