Five-year retrospective study of laser-assisted periodontal therapy.

Author: Kusek ER, Kusek AJ, Kusek EA.

Source: Gen Dent.

Year: 2012

Comment:

The authors of this study conclude, "In all, 80% of the pockets treated using the diode laser were restored to a healthy pocket depth of 3 mm. ese results suggest thatthis treatment modality should become an adjunct for treating periodontal infections."

Abstract / Excerpt:

“This article outlines a five-year retrospective study involving a diode dental laser used on periodontally infected teeth. The present study utilized a specific protocol: scaling and root planing, light ultrasonic scaling, and the use of a diode laser. In 80% of cases, pocket depth of 3 mm or less was maintained.”

Citation:

Kusek ER, Kusek AJ, Kusek EA. Five-year retrospective study of laser-assisted periodontal therapy. Gen Dent. 2012; 60(6):540-3.