Use of CO2 laser gingivoplasty in heart-transplant subjects

Carlo de Rysky; Franco Forni

doi:10.1117/12.137307

28 August 1992 Use of CO₂ laser gingivoplasty in heart-transplant subjects

Carlo de Rysky, Franco Forni

Proceedings Volume 1642, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Cardiovascular Interventions II; (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.137307
Event: OE/LASE '92, 1992, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Abstract

In this work we observed the result of CO₂ laser surgery used to remove hyperplastic gingiva in patients who were under cyclosporine maintenance treatment after they underwent heart transplant. The objectives were to reduce, as much as possible, bleeding, to avoid any subsequent intervention to remove stitches, and to minimize the operatory and postoperatory discomfort for the patient. Our data confirm the advantages of CO₂ laser surgery when used to remove overgrowing tissue in accessible areas.

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Carlo de Rysky and Franco Forni "Use of CO₂ laser gingivoplasty in heart-transplant subjects", Proc. SPIE 1642, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Cardiovascular Interventions II, (28 August 1992); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.137307

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