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Management of chronic generalized periodontitis using diode laser
Santosh Dixit1, Yogesh Doshi2, Mona Udayan Shah2
1Department of Prosthodontics, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Dental College, Solapur, Maharashtra, India.
Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology
|April 5, 2016
Summary
Diode laser therapy combined with scaling and root planing effectively treated chronic periodontitis. This approach improved periodontal pocket depths and clinical attachment levels, reducing inflammation for better gum health.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Periodontology
- Laser Dentistry
Background:
- Chronic periodontitis is a prevalent oral inflammatory condition.
- Nonsurgical periodontal therapy (NSPT) is the standard of care.
- Diode lasers are being explored as adjuncts in periodontal treatment.
Observation:
- A 37-year-old female patient with chronic periodontitis presented with good general health.
- Periodontal examination included gingival index and probing depths.
- Treatment involved 940 nm diode laser with scaling and root planing (SRP).
Findings:
- After 6 months, significant improvements in probing depths were observed.
- There was a notable gain in clinical attachment levels.
- Gingival inflammation resolved, with improved tissue tone and increased stippling.
Implications:
- Diode laser therapy can be a valuable adjunct to NSPT for chronic periodontitis.
- This minimally invasive approach may enhance treatment outcomes and patient recovery.
- Further research with larger cohorts is warranted to confirm these findings.
