Author/Authors :
Eltas, Abubekir İnönü Üniversitesi - Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi - Periodontoloji Anabilim Dalı, Turkey , Orbak, Recep Atatürk Üniversitesi - Dis Hekimligi Fakültesi - Periodontoloji Anabilim Dali, Turkey
Title Of Article :
The use of Nd:YAG laser in nonsurgical periodontal treatment
Abstract :
The purpose of periodontal treatment is the removal of bacterial deposits to stop disease progression. Therefore, debridement of the subgingival plaque must be the main goal in the treatment of inflammatory periodontal disease. However, complete removal of bacterial deposits and their toxins from root surfaces and periodontal pockets cannot be achieved through conventional mechanical therapy. As lasers have bactericidal and biostimulative effects, they are one of the most promising new technical modalities for nonsurgical periodontal treatment. The aim of this review was to summarize and discuss the results of basic research and clinical trials on Nd:YAG laser use in nonsurgical periodontal treatment.
NaturalLanguageKeyword :
Antibacterial agents , laser biostimulation , Nd , YAG lasers , nonsurgical periodontal treatment
JournalTitle :
Acta Odontologica Turcica
