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Acta Otorhinolaryngol Ital
; 43(5): 348-351, 2023 Oct.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-37224175
RESUMO
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.