American Academy of Periodontology Statement on the Efficacy of Lasers in the Non‐Surgical Treatment of Inflammatory Periodontal Disease

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“…[ 6 20 ] This had also been stated by the American Academy of Periodontology. [ 29 30 ] However, since published reports on the use of diode lasers in periodontal flap surgery are relatively few until date it was decided to evaluate the same. [ 31 32 ]…”

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Evaluation of the use of a 940 nm diode laser as an adjunct in flap surgery for treatment of chronic periodontitis

Lobo¹,

Pol²

2015

J Indian Soc Periodontol

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Background:Lasers have several potential benefits such as antibacterial effect and stimulation of wound healing. In addition, hemostasis and delaying epithelial migration may facilitate the outcome of flap surgery. There is a minimal research and evidence currently available for the optimum method of use of a diode laser in flap surgery and its benefit and safety. Hence, this study aimed to investigate the adjunctive effect of diode laser irradiation in open flap debridement (OFD), while treating chronic periodontitis.Materials and Methods:A total of 30 patients with generalized chronic moderate to severe periodontitis with pocket probing depth (PD) ≥5 mm post - Phase I therapy were selected for a split-mouth study. Flap surgery with adjunctive diode laser irradiation was performed in the test quadrant while routine OFD was done in the control quadrant. Clinical parameters including PD, clinical attachment level, gingival recession, plaque index, gingival index and tooth mobility were recorded at baseline, 3 months and 6 months following treatment. In addition, patients’ rating of procedural pain as well as the development of complications postoperatively was assessed.Results:All clinical parameters significantly improved after therapy without any statistically significant difference between the two groups for any of the parameters. The exception was a significantly greater reduction in gingival inflammation in the laser treated group. The laser treatment was acceptable to the patient and did not cause any complications.Conclusion:The diode laser can be safely and effectively used as an adjunct to the treatment of chronic periodontitis with the advantage of decreased gingival inflammation.

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Evaluation of the use of a 940 nm diode laser as an adjunct in flap surgery for treatment of chronic periodontitis

Lobo¹,

Pol²

2015

J Indian Soc Periodontol

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“…These include the erbium family of lasers (Er YAG, Er YSGG), CO2 lasers, Holmium YAG (Yttrium Aluminum Garnet) laser. Among these, the erbium family has shown considerable promise for the purpose of root modification [22]. …”

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Root Surface Bio-modification with Erbium Lasers- A Myth or a Reality??

Rao¹,

Lavu²,

Sundaram³

et al. 2015

TODENTJ

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Abstract:The objective of this literature review was to critically review the evidence available in the literature regarding the expediency of erbium family of lasers for root bio modification as a part of periodontal therapy. The literature search was performed on the Pubmed using MeSH words such as "lasers/therapeutic use, scaling, dental calculus, tooth root/anatomy and histology, ultrasonic therapy". The studies were screened and were grouped as follows: those evaluating a) efficacy for calculus removal with the Erbium family of laser b) root surface changes following Er YAG and Er Cr YSGG application c) comparative studies of the Er YAG, Er Cr YSGG lasers versus conventional methods of root surface modification d) Bio compatibility of root surface following Erbium laser treatment e) Studies on the combined efficacy of laser root modification with conventional methods towards root surface bio-modification f) Studies on effectiveness of root surface bio-modification prior to root coverage procedures. In conclusion, the erbium family has a proven antibacterial action, predictable calculus removal, minimal root substance removal, and appears to favor cell attachment. The Erbium family of lasers appears to be a useful adjunct for the management of periodontal disease.

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“…Light from an erbium-doped yttrium, aluminum, and garnet (Er:YAG) laser, which has a wavelength of 2940 nm, is highly absorbed by water and hydroxyapatite to form a micro-explosion, performing the clearance of soft and hard tissues without causing heat damage. [ 6 ] It has been reported that an Er:YAG laser can effectively remove calculus and diseased cementum without thermal damage [ 7 , 8 ] and with good bactericidal effects. [ 9 ] Several studies and 2 systematic meta-analyses have indicated similar outcomes in terms of clinical parameters between Er:YAG laser treatment and SRP in the short term.…”

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Comparison of clinical parameters, microbiological effects and calprotectin counts in gingival crevicular fluid between Er

Wang

Shi³

et al. 2017

Medicine

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American Academy of Periodontology Statement on the Efficacy of Lasers in the Non‐Surgical Treatment of Inflammatory Periodontal Disease

Cited by 50 publications

References 19 publications

Evaluation of the use of a 940 nm diode laser as an adjunct in flap surgery for treatment of chronic periodontitis

Evaluation of the use of a 940 nm diode laser as an adjunct in flap surgery for treatment of chronic periodontitis

Root Surface Bio-modification with Erbium Lasers- A Myth or a Reality??

Comparison of clinical parameters, microbiological effects and calprotectin counts in gingival crevicular fluid between Er

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