Treatment of Vascular Lesions of the Tongue with Nd:YAG Laser

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  • Joana Dias Coelho
  • Vasco Serrão
چکیده

The treatment of vascular lesions of the tongue is a very challenging procedure since the maintenance of the lingual tissue is of critical importance. Numerous treatment options have been described in literature but the Nd:YAG Laser appears to be one of the safest therapeutic options. We described a successful treatment of vascular lesions of the tongue with an excellent clinical result after only one treatment session with the Nd:YAG laser, with conservation of the lingual tissue and its functionality.

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دوره 2009  شماره 

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تاریخ انتشار 2009