Adjunctive use of the laser in periodontal therapy

What is it about?

This study used a carbon dioxide laser with scaling and root planing in the treatment of chronic adult moderate to severe periodontitis. The findings suggest a modest benefit to the adjunctive use of the laser inside the pocket when evaluating the microbial biofilm and attachment levels after six months of healing.

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Why is it important?

This may provide additional benefit to patients when receiving non-surgical periodontal therapy in comparison to conventional scaling and root planing alone for the treatment of moderate to severe periodontitis.

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