ANDRADE, R. S.; ANDRADE, Rafael da Silva.
Resumo:
In dentistry, the application of low level laser therapy has been shown promising results,
mostly as a adjunctive treatment of inflammation, with reparative function and analgesics.
The aim of this research was to report a case of conventional frenectomy technique associated
with a free gum graft, using the low level laser therapy in the post-operative pain control on
surgical sites. The light emitting source was a portable science semiconductor laser, adjusted
to a wavelength of 808 nm and to a lighting time of 30 s, resulting in an energy of influence
of 426 J / cm2, which was applied in 12 points on the frenectomy’s area, 6 on each side, in
addition to this 3 points on the receiving area and 3 on the donor's free gingival graft. From
the results, it perceived that the frenectomy with the free gingival graft regained the area with
loss/removal of tissue, decreasing the chances of reintegration of muscle fibers and recurrence
diastema and the use of low level laser therapy minimized discomfort during the postoperative
period, especially in the donor area of the graft.