Effect of Low-level Laser Therapy on Palatal Wound Healing — LLLT  

Palatal Wound Clinical Trial

Official title: Effect of Gallium-Aluminum-Arsenide Laser - AsGaAl Low-level Laser Therapy on the Healing of Human Palate Mucosa After Connective Tissue Graft Harvesting: Randomized Clinical Trial

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the influence of LLLT on the recovery of the palatine donor site wounds after harvest connective tissue graft.

Clinical Trial Description

This was a prospective, parallel and controlled clinical trial. The population evaluated in this study was selected at Science and Technology Institute - ICT - São José dos Campos, College of Dentistry

The selected patients were randomly allocated (by a computer generated list) into:

• Group 1 (Test, n=16): Periodontal surgery for root coverage through connective tissue graft and LLLT on donor site.

• Group 2 (Control, n=16): Periodontal surgery for root coverage through connective tissue graft and LLLT SHAM on donor site.

Surgical procedure was performed by one surgeon. The gingival recession defects were treated by connective tissue graft technique. A connective tissue graft was removed from palate mucosa following Bruno technique. Briefly, a first incision on the palate was performed perpendicularly to the long axis of the teeth, 2 to 3 mm apical to the gingival margin. The mesiodistal length of the incision was determined by the length of the graft required to cover the recession. Since the selected recessions were in maxillary canines and premolars, the length of the graft vary minimally (10-12mm). The second incision was made parallel to the first one, 1-2mm apically, and parallel to the long axis of the teeth in order to separate the subepithelium connective tissue from the epithelial layer. The incision is carried far enough apically to provide a 7mm height of connective tissue to cover the denuded root surface. Afterwards, another incision parallel to the long axis of the teeth, starting from the first incision was performed to separate the subepithelium connective tissue from the periosteum. Then, the connective tissue graft was removed from the palate as atraumatically as possible. Single sutures were made on the palate (4-0 silk) and the graft was sutured on the receptor site

Clinical parameters were assessed at baseline and 7, 14, 45, 60 and 90 days post-operatively

Statistical Analysis The null hypothesis considered in the study was the absence of difference in the clinical parameters between the different groups. For data analysis, the statistical program was used. The demographic and clinical data were compared between the groups using Student's t-test. The data were first analyzed for homogeneity using the Shapiro-Wilk test, which indicated non-normal distribution. . Those presenting Shapiro-Wilk p values < 0.05 were analyzed using a Friedman test (for intragroup comparisons) and Mann-Whitney tests (for intergroup comparisons). For remaining wound area, tissue colorimetry, tissue thickness, and post-operative discomfort parameter analysis, Two Way Repeated Measures ANOVA was performed for intra and intergroup analysis. T-test was used for intergroup comparison of number of analgesics taken. Presence or absence of scar was measured by Q-square test. For all tests significance level of 5% was used. ;

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Palatal Wound

• NCT number: NCT02239042
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: UPECLIN HC FM Botucatu Unesp
• Status: Completed
• Phase: Phase 4
• Start date: October 2011
• Completion date: June 2013