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Lasers have been reported to help to regenerate bone in the management of periodontal diseases, and some wavelengths also have histologic studies to show this is the case. This case series demonstrates bone fill in patients with periodontal disease, and supports to use of an ErCr:YSGG laser to achieve this result predictably, where otherwise, surgical treatment most likely have been necessary.

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surgical management of such defects is often related to patient morbidity, a great deal of surgery time, and expense for the patient. If treatment can be successful, stable and minimally invasive, as well as fast and inexpensive by comparison, then incorporation of its use in the gold standard of care would be a worthwhile investigation.

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This page is a summary of: The Effect of an Er,Cr:YSGG Laser in the Management of Intrabony Defects Associated with Chronic Periodontitis Using Minimally Invasive Closed Flap Surgery. A Case Series, LASER THERAPY, January 2016, International Phototherapy Association,
DOI: 10.5978/islsm.16-or-11.
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