Photobiomodulation for primary wound healing and patient-reported outcomes after esthetic crown lengthening surgery: A pilot randomized clinical trial
Abstract
To evaluate the efficacy of photobiomodulation (PBM) on primary wound healing and patient-centered outcomes following esthetic clinical crown lengthening with osteotomy over a three-month follow-up period. Twenty-seven systemically healthy patients presenting 0.05). However, esthetic crown lengthening surgery resulted in significant improvements in patient satisfaction and oral health-related quality of life from baseline to three months of follow-up (p < 0.001). Photobiomodulation did not enhance primary wound healing or reduce postoperative pain following esthetic clinical crown lengthening with osteotomy. Nevertheless, the surgical procedure significantly improved patient satisfaction and quality of life over a three-month follow-up period.
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