How to manage a tongue thermal burn with delayed healing?

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Management of Tongue Thermal Burn with Delayed Healing

  • The management of tongue thermal burns with delayed healing can be challenging, and there is limited research specifically focused on this topic 1.
  • However, studies on burn wound healing suggest that biofilms can delay wound healing, and the application of antimicrobials can help prevent wound infection 2.
  • Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine may also play a role in the future of burn wound healing, offering a potential solution for damaged tissues 2.
  • In cases of self-inflicted thermal injury, low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has been reported to be effective in promoting wound healing and reducing pain 3, 4.
  • LLLT has been shown to promote cellular cycle generation, leading to productive and substitute cells, and can be used as an adjunctive treatment method for wound healing 3.
  • The use of LLLT has been demonstrated to speed up the relief of symptoms and healing time in cases of thermal burns, including those in the oral cavity 4.
  • It is essential to note that the management of burn injuries, including thermal burns, requires a comprehensive approach, including resuscitation, wound care, and prevention of infection 5.

References

Research

Healing of self-inflicted thermal injury of palatal mucosa by low-level laser therapy.

Special care in dentistry : official publication of the American Association of Hospital Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry for the Handicapped, and the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry, 2017

Research

Management of Critical Burn Injuries: Recent Developments.

Korean journal of critical care medicine, 2017

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