The Adjunctive Use of the Er,Cr:YSGG Laser in Nonsurgical Periodontal Treatment
Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a radial firing tip of an Er, CrYSGG laser as an adjunct to a nonsurgical periodontal treatment. Fifteen patients with chronic periodontitis were treated by conventional periodontal treatment using ultrasonic devices and hand instruments and fifteen patients with additional use of Er, CrYSGG laser. A radial firing tip (RFPT 14-5, Biolase) was used with 1.5W, 30Hz, 11 % air, 20 % water, and pulse duration 140s. Probing pocket depths, gingival margin and clinical attachment level were taken before treatment, a month and a half and three months after lasing. Both treatment modalities were effective in treating chronic periodontitis.
Keywords: Erbium Lasers, Non-surgical periodontal therapy
How to Cite?: Mariya Miteva, Stefan Peev, Ivailo Hristov, "The Adjunctive Use of the Er,Cr:YSGG Laser in Nonsurgical Periodontal Treatment", Volume 6 Issue 4, April 2017, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 61-64, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ART20172148, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ART20172148