Comparative Evaluation of Laser System to Conventional Surgical Approaches in Periodontal Healing Using Optical Coherence Tomography
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Abstract
Background: Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is an emerging, radiation-free diagnostic tool in dentistry, providing high-resolution, real-time imaging of both hard and soft tissues, including periodontal areas, for more accurate postoperative evaluations. This study aims to investigate the efficacy of OCT on periodontal tissues in animals by comparing the healing effects of laser therapy with those of conventional surgical instruments. Methods: Six rabbits underwent periodontal surgery using a laser, scalpel, and punch to perform an apically positioned flap on the mandibular anterior incisors and to create a tongue ulcer on the dorsal surface of the tongue. Visual and OCT evaluations were conducted on days 1, 2, 3, 7, and 14. Results: In periodontal surgery, the laser exhibited slightly faster healing compared to other methods. In tongue ulcer formation, the scalpel and punch groups demonstrated slightly faster healing than that of the laser. However, both methods ultimately showed similar healing outcomes. Conclusions: In the dental field, OCT is emerging as a valuable tool for assessing healing, including early stages of healing, in periodontal therapy.
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OpenAlex topics: Optical Coherence Tomography Applications · Laser Applications in Dentistry and Medicine · Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments
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Affiliations
Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41940, Republic of Korea
Advanced Dental Device Development Institute (A3DI), Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41940, Republic of Korea
Department of Dental Science, Graduate School, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41940, Republic of Korea
Institute of Advanced Convergence Technology, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41061, Republic of Korea
School of Electronics Engineering, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41940, Republic of Korea
Funding
National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) grant funded by the Korean government (MSIT) · Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology (KIAT) grant funded by the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy (MOTIE) · National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) grant funded by the Ministry of Education (MOE)
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