Efficacy of Er,Cr:YSGG Laser Application in Nonsurgical Treatment of Peri-implantitis: A Human Randomized Controlled Trial.

This investigation was designed to evaluate the efficacy of an erbium, chromium-doped yttrium, scandium, gallium and garnet (Er,Cr:YSGG) laser (laser group) compared to conventional mechanical debridement (control group) in the treatment of peri-implantitis. In a double-blinded, randomized, controlled clinical trial, 32 patients with 88 implants with peri-implantitis were randomly assigned to either group. Statistical analyses were performed at 9 months for both groups.

SEM Evaluation of the Effects of Laser-Mediated Implant Surface Decontamination: An In Situ Human Pilot Study.

Successful treatment of peri-implantitis requires decontamination of implant surfaces exposed to biofilms and byproducts of tissue inflammation. In this regard, dental lasers may provide a clinical benefit. While the inherent characteristics of specific laser wavelengths may damage titanium implant surfaces, in vitro and animal studies have shown that damage to the target surface can be avoided with the selection of appropriate laser parameters.

Erbium-doped: yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Er:YAG) versus scaling and root planing for the treatment of periodontal disease: A single-blinded split-mouth randomized clinical trial.

Background: This randomized, controlled clinical trial aimed to compare the differences in periodontal clinical outcomes, duration of the procedure, and patient's experience between conventional scaling and root planing and erbium-doped: yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Er:YAG) in the treatment of generalized moderate to severe chronic periodontitis or generalized Stages II or III, and Grade B periodontitis based on the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), American Academy of Periodontology (AAP), and European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) definitions.

Methods: Thirty subjects were initially recruited. In a split-mouth fashion, right and left sides were randomly allocated into two treatment arms: conventional scaling and root planing (C-SRP) versus laser-assisted scaling and root planing (L-SRP).

Efficacy of Removal of Residual Dental Cement by Laser, Ultrasonic Scalers, and Titanium Curette: An In Vitro Study.

The purpose of this study was to conduct an in vitro evaluation of the efficacy of six dental lasers, two ultrasonic scalers, and a titanium curette in the removal of dental cement from the surface of an implant. The study used a total of 39 dental implants, representing three different surface textures. The implants were divided into 13 groups with one of each of the three surface textures in a group.

Peri-Implant Disease, a Consensus for Treatment: A Case Study.

The aim of this case report was to find common treatment with the use of laser energy to treat failing implants. This article discusses definition of peri-implantitis and how-to diagnosis peri-implantitis. The article shows a case report of treatment with the use of two different lasers.