Clinical techniques and technology
Published: 2023-05-23
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Dental impression silicone putty in transoral laser laryngeal surgery: prevention of oral complications

Unit of Otolaryngology, “S. Giuseppe Hospital”, Empoli (FI), Italy
Unit of Otolaryngology, “S. Giuseppe Hospital”, Empoli (FI), Italy
Unit of Otolaryngology, “S. Giuseppe Hospital”, Empoli (FI), Italy
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
Unit of Otorhinolaryngology, Apuane Hospital, Massa, Italy
Unit of Otolaryngology, “S. Giuseppe Hospital”, Empoli (FI), Italy
Unit of Otolaryngology, “S. Giuseppe Hospital”, Empoli (FI), Italy
larynx laser microsurgery oral complications dental injury

Abstract

Objective. To describe a new method to improve the exposure of the surgical field and to protect the oral cavity during transoral laser micro-surgery (TOLMS) of the larynx.
Methods. Dental Impression Silicone Putty (DISP) was employed as an alternative to traditional mouthguards.
Results. DISP mouthguards perfectly fit to each patient, reduce encumbrance in the mouth, and reduce pressure on the teeth; disadvantages are minimal.
Conclusions. Although clinical studies are necessary to demonstrate the efficacy of the method in reducing the incidence of oral complications, DISP mouthguards represent a significant aid for laryngeal exposure.

Affiliations

Niccolò Cerchiai

Unit of Otolaryngology, “S. Giuseppe Hospital”, Empoli (FI), Italy

Valentina Mancini

Unit of Otolaryngology, “S. Giuseppe Hospital”, Empoli (FI), Italy

Miriana Picariello

Unit of Otolaryngology, “S. Giuseppe Hospital”, Empoli (FI), Italy

Giandomenico Maggiore

Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy

Luca Muscatello

Unit of Otorhinolaryngology, Apuane Hospital, Massa, Italy

Paolo Iannicelli

Unit of Otolaryngology, “S. Giuseppe Hospital”, Empoli (FI), Italy

Gianluca Leopardi

Unit of Otolaryngology, “S. Giuseppe Hospital”, Empoli (FI), Italy

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© Società Italiana di Otorinolaringoiatria e chirurgia cervico facciale , 2023

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