Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Use of CO2 laser as an adjunctive treatment for caudal stomatitis in a cat.
- Journal:
- Journal of veterinary dentistry
- Year:
- 2007
- Authors:
- Lewis, John R et al.
- Affiliation:
- Matthew J Ryan Veterinary Hospital · United States
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
This study looks at how a carbon dioxide (CO2) laser can be used alongside other treatments for a cat with a stubborn case of caudal stomatitis, which is inflammation in the back part of the mouth. The CO2 laser is popular in veterinary medicine because it works well with soft tissues in the mouth. The article discusses the history and science behind laser use in oral surgery and includes a specific case where the laser was used to help a cat that wasn't responding to other treatments. The outcome of this treatment was not detailed in the abstract, so it's unclear how effective it was.
Abstract
Lasers have become a popular tool in veterinary practice, particularly the carbon dioxide (CO2) laser. In humans, the CO2 laser is used most commonly in oral and maxillofacial soft tissue surgery due to its favorable interactions with oral soft tissues. Other types of lasers are better suited for use on hard tissues such as enamel and dentin. This article reviews the history of laser use, physics of laser-tissue interaction, delivery systems, and laser types used in dentistry and oral surgery. This is followed by a case report describing the use of CO2 laser as an adjunctive treatment for therapy of refractory caudal stomatitis in a cat.
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