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  • Periodontology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Regenerative Medicine

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  • Photobiomodulation (PBM) yields inconsistent results in periodontal regeneration due to varied protocols.
  • Optimizing PBM wavelengths is crucial for effective treatment of intrabony periodontal defects (IBD).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate clinical, radiographic, and microbiological outcomes of PBM with single (SWPBM) and dual wavelengths (DWPBM) as adjuncts to bone grafts in IBD management.
  • To compare the efficacy of SWPBM and DWPBM in promoting periodontal regeneration.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized clinical trial involving 30 IBDs, allocated to Control, SWPBM (810 nm), and DWPBM (810 nm + 650 nm) groups.
  • Clinical parameters (PPD, CAL, GR), radiographic assessments (DD, DA, LBF, BD, DV), and microbial analysis were performed.
  • Early Healing Score (EHS) and pain were recorded post-treatment.

Main Results:

  • DWPBM showed significantly greater probing pocket depth reduction and clinical attachment level gain.
  • DWPBM demonstrated superior defect depth reduction and enhanced linear bone fill compared to SWPBM and control.
  • DWPBM led to substantial reductions in periodontal pathogens at 3 months.

Conclusions:

  • Dual-wavelength photobiomodulation (DWPBM) is a valuable therapeutic modality for intrabony periodontal defects.
  • DWPBM enhances clinical outcomes, promotes bone fill, and reduces periodontal pathogens.
  • Further research into optimized PBM protocols is warranted for periodontal regeneration.