In vitro study: conventional vs. laser (Er,Cr:YSGG) subgingival scaling and root planing; morphologic analysis and efficiency of calculus removal using macroscopic, SEM and laser scanning

Ezzat, Amir; Maden, Ilay; Hilgers, Ralf‐Dieter; Gutknecht, Norbert

doi:10.1007/s41547-018-0022-7

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“…The results of this study reveal that adding laser treatment to SRP significantly decreases PPD, in line with the results of other studies. Laser conditioning of the root surface, de-epithelizing the internal and external area of the pocket, and stimulating bone growth by means of laser energy bring an important benefit in improving periodontal health [ 35 , 38 , 39 , 40 , 41 , 42 ].…”

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Laser Therapy Effects on Periodontal Status: A Randomized Study Using Gaussian Network Analysis and Structural Equation Modeling Approach

Ciurescu,

Dima,

Ciurescu

et al. 2024

Medicina

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Background and Objectives: This paper aims to assess the role of laser therapy in periodontitis through an innovative approach involving computational prediction and advanced modeling performed through network analysis (Gaussian graphical models—GGMs) and structural equations (SEM). Materials and Methods: Forty patients, exhibiting periodontal pockets with a minimum depth of 5 mm, were randomly divided into two groups: a control group and a laser group. Four specific indicators were measured for each tooth, namely periodontal pocket depth (PPD), clinical attachment level (CAL), bleeding on probing (BOP), and plaque index (PI), and the mean of six measured values was recorded at five time markers (baseline, 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, and 4 years). The assessment algorithm included enrollment, measurements, and differential non-surgical periodontal treatment, according to the group allocation. Scaling, root planing, and chlorhexidine 1% were conducted for the control group, and scaling, root planing and erbium, chromium:yttrium-scandium-gallium-garnet (Er,CR:YSGG) laser therapy were conducted for the laser group. Results: The main results highlight that the addition of laser treatment to scaling and root planing led to notable clinical improvements, decreasing the PPD values, reducing the BOP scores, and increasing the CAL. Conclusions: Notable relationships between the specific indicators considered were highlighted by both the GGMs and by SEM, thus confirming their suitability as proxies for the success of periodontal treatment.

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