Pain Perception and Wound Healing After Laser-assisted Frenectomy in Children

This study is based on the records of the patients treated for labial frenectomy with a dental laser at the Department of Padiatric Dentistry from January 2017 to December 2017. Patients younger than 15 years were included and in total 22 patients who matched the inclusion criteria were investigated in the study. The analyzed data included age, gender, frenelum insertion type, type of dental laser, and postoperative pain perception.

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Key information

Conditions

Frenulum; Hypertrophy Hypertrophy Pathological Conditions, Anatomical Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Age range

8 year–13 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

About this study

This study is based on the records of the patients who received laser-assisted frenectomy treatment due to mucogingival problems at pediatric dentistry department during two year period. Twenty-two patients treated with either Er,Cr:YSGG laser 2780 nm or 940 nm diode laser were selected who fulfilled the study's inclusion criteria. The analyzed data included age, gender, frenelum insertion type, type of dental laser, postoperative pain perception and wound healing. Post-operative pain was reported with Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale after 3 hours 1, 7 and 14 days. Wound surface healing was evaluated through photography. Images were uploaded to the software and the changes in the wound area were measured in square millimeters at the day of frenectomy and on days 1, 7, and 14 postoperatively.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Aged between 8-13
Patients with high frenulum insertion
Patients without any systemic condition
Patients treated with either treated Er:Cr;YSGG or 940 nm diode laser for labial frenectomy
Patients who were followed up after day 1,7 and 14 for wound healing.
Patients who were followed up after 3 hours, 1,7,14 days for pain perception

Exclusion criteria

Patients with systemic condition
Patients who were not treated with Er:Cr;YSGG or 940 nm diode laser for labial frenectomy
Patients whose follow up was not properly completed

Treatment and study plan

Laser-assisted frenectomy with 2780 nm Er:Cr;YSGG and 940 nm diode laser

Device

Primary outcomes

Assesment of pain perception changes after laser assisted frenectomy procedure

Time frame: After 3 hours, 1, 3, 7 and 14 postoperative days.

Evaluation of changes in pain scores were evaluated with Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale which consists of a set of cartoon faces with varying facial expressions ranging from a smile/laughter to tears. Children were asked to select the facial expression that best represented their pain. Score 1 represents there is no pain, score 5 presents moderate pain and score 10 is the higher score which represents the worst pain.
Assessment of wound surface area measurement changes after laser assisted frenectomy procedure

Time frame: 1, 3, 7 and 14 postoperative days.

Evalution of wound healing. Remaining wound area (RWA): The defect area was measured after 1, 3, 7 and 14 postoperative days.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Trakya University

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Registry information

Official study title

Evaluation of Pain Perception and Wound Healing After Laser-assisted Frenectomy in Pediatric Patients: a Retrospective Comparative Study

Important dates

Study start: 2016
Primary completion: 2018
Study completion: 2019
First posted: Apr 30, 2020
Registry last updated: May 5, 2020

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