Comparative evaluation of pain perception using visual analog scale among patients undergoing gingivectomy using laser versus using scalpel method

Aim: The purpose of the study was to compare and evaluate pain perception using visual analog scale among patients undergoing gingivectomy using laser versus using scalpel method
Materials & Methods: 20 patients were included in the study and an informed consent was obtained. The patients were randomly selected to receive treatment options and following procedures were done. Group I (n=10) those who underwent gingivectomy by scalpel method Group II (n=10) -those who underwent gingivectomy by laser method All the patients were asked to mark the pain score on vas. Pain score was marked 2 hours after the procedure, the time local anesthetic effect wears off and before patient receives the first dose of analgesics and patient were recalled on the third and seventh day for the same.
Result: There was statistically significant difference in both the groups on day 1 and day 3. Patients in the laser group exhibited a reduction in the VAS scores on the 3rd day and the 7th day compared to the scalpel group and they were statistically significant
Conclusion: To conclude, the use of 940-nm diode laser in gingivectomy surgery reduces postsurgical pain and bleeding compared to the traditional method of surgery using scalpels.