Discussion of the master’s thesis of the student Rand Basim Yass, Laser Applications

A master’s thesis was discussed at the Institute of Laser for Postgraduate Studies, comparing Diode Laser (810-980 nm) with Surgical Scalpel Incision on Postoperative Complications of Impacted Mandibular Third Molar Surgery, presented by the student Rand Basim Yass.

The thesis, entitled “A Comparative Study of (980-810)nm Diode Laser and Scalpel Incision on Postoperative Complication of Impacted Mandibular Third Molar Surgery”, was supervised by Asst. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Kareem Zaher and Prof. Dr. Tahreer Nazzal Al-Delami.

This study aimed to compare the use of Diode Laser (810-980 nm) and surgical scalpel in the removal of impacted mandibular third molars, focusing on clinical outcomes and associated complications, including pain levels, facial swelling, trismus, bleeding, erythema, oral dysfunction, operation time, healing, and patient satisfaction.

The results showed a clear clinical superiority of using Diode Laser (810-980 nm), with or without suturing, compared to the traditional scalpel technique in third molar surgery. It can be considered a less invasive alternative to the traditional scalpel in oral surgeries.

The thesis was accepted for fulfilling the requirements for the degree of Master of Science.