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Protocol for Low-level laser therapy in traumatic ulcer after troncular anesthesia: Case report in pediatric dentistry

Ana-valesca-gurjão MeloThais-apolinário CalazansPriscila Hernández De CamposStella-ferreira AmaralMichele-baffi DinizAlba-valeska-alves OliveiraTatiane-fernandes Novaes

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Block anesthesiabusiness.industrymedicine.medical_treatmentTraumatic ulcerSoft tissueCase Report030206 dentistryInferior alveolar nerve:CIENCIAS MÉDICAS [UNESCO]Lesionstomatognathic diseases03 medical and health sciences0302 clinical medicinestomatognathic systemIndirect Pulp Capping030202 anesthesiologyAnesthesiaUNESCO::CIENCIAS MÉDICASmedicineLocal anesthesiamedicine.symptomOral SurgerybusinessGeneral DentistryLow level laser therapy

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The aim of this study was to report a protocol of use for low-level laser therapy (LLLT) in traumatic ulcer in the lower lip after inferior alveolar nerve block anesthesia (IANBA). A 3-year-old patient, male, undergoing treatment of carious lesions was submitted to an indirect pulp capping in tooth 74 under IANBA. The procedure was completed without intercurrences, but on next day, the child presented extensive traumatic ulcer in the left lower lip, with complaint of pain. Two sequential applications with LLLT were applied in punctual mode under pressure around the lesion. After 1 week, the mother reported significant improvement. After 30 days, the lesion was fully healed. In conclusion, LLLT promoted rapid analgesia and healing, being a good treatment alternative for traumatic ulcer after troncular anesthesia. Key words:Local anesthesia, soft tissue injuries, laser therapy, children.

10.4317/jced.56176http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC7018479