Jaques Column – Photodynamic therapy as complementary treatment in the transoperative immediate implantation after internal resorption

Vol. 12 – Number 48 – 2021 JAQUES COLUMN Page 24-29 Photodynamic therapy as complementary treatment in the transoperative immediate implantation after internal resorption Julia Helena Luiz¹ Anibal Abbate² Jaques Luiz³ Flavia Sukekava4 Abstract Laser therapy is widely used in Dentistry for the treatment of oral surfaces, pain relief, and tissue repair and it can be used as a complement to different specialties. Dental resorptions are local and acquired changes that generally do not have a very good prognosis, and it is often necessary to replace this resorbed element by implant and prosthesis. The placement of an immediate implant after dental extraction preserves bone height and thickness, reduces treatment time and cost, in addition, maintains the gingival architecture, which is of paramount importance for the aesthetic success of future prosthetic rehabilitation. The aim of this case report was to evaluate low laser therapy protocol and discuss its effect in the transoperative surgery of implant dentistry in a patient who presented central incisor resorption. The patient searched dental care complaining of suppuration in the upper central incisor, an element with resorption was identified. The established treatment was replacement with immediate implant and application of laser therapy as an aid to treatment. The result is favorable, but the most important thing is that the dental surgeon knows his patient and the techniques to be used in conjunction with the device so that he can establish an exclusive protocol for the patient and according to what the case requires. Descriptors: Laser therapy, immediate dental implant loading, tooth resorption. 1 Specialist in Periodontics – Orbis Institute, private practice. 2 Specialist in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry, M.D. and Dr. in Periodontics, Coordinator of the Specialization in Specialization in Periodontics – Orbis Institute. 3 Specialist in Implant Dentistry, M. Sc. in Implant Dentistry, Private Practice – Curitiba/PR. 4 Dr. and Post-Doctor in Periodontics, Private Practice – Curitiba/PR. DOI: 10.24077/2021;1248-CJ2429