Lasers in Periodontics

Abstract

Publicity about the use of lasers in dentistry has generated considerable interest in both professional and lay audiences. The purpose of this report is to provide information for members of the dental profession about the current and potential application of laser technology to periodontal practice. This report was prepared by the Research, Science and Therapy Committee of the American Academy of Periodontology.

Hereditary gingival fibromatosis: Characteristics and treatment approach

“…Lacking more specific criteria in the literature, the choice appears to depend on age, stage of eruption, and the surgeon’s preferences. A cold scalpel provides greater tactile sensitivity and is preferable to laser: since there is no certainty about where the different components of the periodontium are located, there is a risk of excessive destruction of the soft tissues, root tissue or even the bone through direct removal or secondary thermal effects (15). …”

Hereditary gingival fibromatosis: Characteristics and treatment approach

“…Lacking more specific criteria in the literature, the choice appears to depend on age, stage of eruption, and the surgeon’s preferences. A cold scalpel provides greater tactile sensitivity and is preferable to laser: since there is no certainty about where the different components of the periodontium are located, there is a risk of excessive destruction of the soft tissues, root tissue or even the bone through direct removal or secondary thermal effects (15). …”

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

“…[ 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 ]…”

Comparative evaluation of depigmentation techniques in split-mouth design with electrocautery and laser

“…Gingival pigmentation appears in the gingiva as early as 3 h after birth, and it is known to be the evidence of pigmentation. [ 6 ]…”

“…Lasers have been approved for soft tissue management in periodontium because of their excellent and effective soft tissue ablation and hemostatic features. [ 6 ] Advantages of laser therapy include minimal wound contraction, bactericidal effect, greater hemostasis, bloodless field during surgery, and minimum damage to the periosteum and underlying bone. Moreover, dressing is not required for the treated gingiva and mucosa.…”

Hereditary gingival fibromatosis: Characteristics and treatment approach

“…Lacking more specific criteria in the literature, the choice appears to depend on age, stage of eruption, and the surgeon’s preferences. A cold scalpel provides greater tactile sensitivity and is preferable to laser: since there is no certainty about where the different components of the periodontium are located, there is a risk of excessive destruction of the soft tissues, root tissue or even the bone through direct removal or secondary thermal effects (15). …”

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

“…[ 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 ]…”

Comparative evaluation of depigmentation techniques in split-mouth design with electrocautery and laser

“…Gingival pigmentation appears in the gingiva as early as 3 h after birth, and it is known to be the evidence of pigmentation. [ 6 ]…”

“…Lasers have been approved for soft tissue management in periodontium because of their excellent and effective soft tissue ablation and hemostatic features. [ 6 ] Advantages of laser therapy include minimal wound contraction, bactericidal effect, greater hemostasis, bloodless field during surgery, and minimum damage to the periosteum and underlying bone. Moreover, dressing is not required for the treated gingiva and mucosa.…”

Hereditary gingival fibromatosis: Characteristics and treatment approach

“…Lacking more specific criteria in the literature, the choice appears to depend on age, stage of eruption, and the surgeon’s preferences. A cold scalpel provides greater tactile sensitivity and is preferable to laser: since there is no certainty about where the different components of the periodontium are located, there is a risk of excessive destruction of the soft tissues, root tissue or even the bone through direct removal or secondary thermal effects (15). …”

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

“…[ 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 ]…”

Comparative evaluation of depigmentation techniques in split-mouth design with electrocautery and laser

“…Gingival pigmentation appears in the gingiva as early as 3 h after birth, and it is known to be the evidence of pigmentation. [ 6 ]…”

“…Lasers have been approved for soft tissue management in periodontium because of their excellent and effective soft tissue ablation and hemostatic features. [ 6 ] Advantages of laser therapy include minimal wound contraction, bactericidal effect, greater hemostasis, bloodless field during surgery, and minimum damage to the periosteum and underlying bone. Moreover, dressing is not required for the treated gingiva and mucosa.…”