Abstract:Main problem in apicoectomy procedures is the choice of access and flap, which determines the prognosis of the affected tooth. An additional complication is the presence of chronic periodontitis and increased tooth mobility. In such cases it is important to maintain the free marginal tissues and to do minimal trauma.
Aim: To show the possibilities of the Er:YAG laser for treatment of apical lesions in a tooth with chronic periodontitis. Materials and
Methods: Patient age 35 with moderate to severe chronic per… Show more
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