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A total of 25 patients were treated with a split mouth procedure. On one side Er:YAG laser was used while on the contralateral teeth were cured with an ultrasonic scaler. Parameters such as plaque index, gingival index, probing depth and clinical attachment level were recorded before treatment, at 3, 12 and 24 years.
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Er:YAG laser resulted to be more efficient in periodontal treatment at 2 years follow up
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Writing this article was a good work as it finally established a true comparison between laser and ultrasounds. Of course a laser device is much more expensive and can not be installed in a dental chair, which may result in a less comfortable workflow.
Dr Paolo Capparé
IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital and Vita-Salute University, Milan
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This page is a summary of: Effects of Er:YAG Laser Compared to Ultrasonic Scaler in Periodontal Treatment: A 2-Year Follow-Up Split-Mouth Clinical Study, The Journal of Periodontology, July 2007, American Academy of Periodontology (AAP),
DOI: 10.1902/jop.2007.060460.
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