Oral Laser Surgery: Current Evidences and Perspectives

A special issue of Surgeries (ISSN 2673-4095).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 1021

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Maxillofacial Surgery Operative Unit, Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, Aldo Moro University of Bari, 70120 Bari, Italy
Interests: oral and maxillofacial surgery

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Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari Aldo Moro, 70124 Bari, Italy
Interests: surgery

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Dear Colleagues,

Laser surgery is widely reported in the literature for the management of both non-invasive and invasive procedures. The possibility to adapt it for the resolution of different types of pathologies allows surgeons and clinicians to work in a clean surgery field, to reduce post-operative complications, and to have complete pain control.

Lasers in surgery are commonly employed in different applications, such as the surgical excision of soft tissue growths, surgical biopsy, gingivectomy, and the coagulation of vascular lesions.

Lasers such as diode, KTP, neodymium, and YAG have proven surgical benefits for oral surgery as they are associated with rarer complications, low-to-absent intra-operative bleeding, faster tissue healing, reduced post-operative pain and edema, and higher patient acceptance.

This Special Issue aims to collect a broad collection of high-quality studies in the field of lasers in surgery in order to demonstrate its advantages and possible innovative uses.

In this Special Issue, original research articles, case reports, and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following: the use of lasers in dentistry, oral surgery, and oral pathology.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Saverio Capodiferro
Dr. Alfonso Manfuso
Dr. Marta Forte
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • laser
  • dentistry
  • laser in dentistry
  • pathology
  • oral pathology
  • oral surgery
  • laser surgery

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Large Submandibular Duct Sialolith Removal Using a Diode Laser: Description of the Technique Based on Two Cases and Narrative Review of the Literature
by Giuseppe D’Albis, Marta Forte, Alfonso Manfuso, Alexandra Artin, Mariachiara Fioriello, Adriano Di Grigoli, Luisa Limongelli and Saverio Capodiferro
Surgeries 2025, 6(3), 53; https://doi.org/10.3390/surgeries6030053 - 7 Jul 2025
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Background/Objectives: The introduction of innovative technologies for the management of oral diseases has revolutionized treatment approaches, offering less invasive options and improved outcomes. Among oral cavity diseases, sialolithiasis is the most common disorder of the salivary glands. It involves the formation of [...] Read more.
Background/Objectives: The introduction of innovative technologies for the management of oral diseases has revolutionized treatment approaches, offering less invasive options and improved outcomes. Among oral cavity diseases, sialolithiasis is the most common disorder of the salivary glands. It involves the formation of calculi or stones within the salivary ducts, primarily affecting the submandibular gland due to its tortuous duct and the alkaline nature of its saliva. In particular, laser-assisted techniques have shown significant promise in enhancing the precision and safety in the management of sialolith removal. This article aims to present a case report and also explores the scientific evidence supporting these innovative methods, highlighting their benefits and limitations in clinical practice. Methods: This research was conducted using PubMed and Scopus search engines with a combination of relevant keywords, including laser, laser-assisted, laser treatment in combination with sialolith, sialolith removal, and sialoadenectomy. Selected articles were carefully reviewed to identify studies reporting data on the effectiveness of laser-assisted sialolith removal. Results: Results from the literature review indicate a growing interest in the application of diode laser and CO2, with evidence suggesting improved clinical outcomes and reduced postoperative pain compared to traditional methods. Conclusions: Although lasers offer enhanced safety and reduced morbidity and bleeding, which ensures optimal visibility, certain limitations must be considered, including the need for an adequate training period. Further randomized clinical trials and longer follow-up studies are needed to better evaluate their use in sialolith removal. Full article
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