Laser therapy in peri-implantitis treatment: literature review.
10.14368/jdras.2015.31.4.340
- Author:
Kyung Joong LEE
1
;
Jong Ho LEE
;
Kee Yeon KUM
;
Young Jun LIM
Author Information
1. Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea. limdds@snu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
dental implant;
peri-implantitis;
laser therapy;
debridement
- MeSH:
Debridement;
Decontamination;
Dental Implants;
Disinfection;
Hand;
Laser Therapy*;
Osseointegration;
Peri-Implantitis*;
Titanium
- From:Journal of Dental Rehabilitation and Applied Science
2015;31(4):340-348
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Peri-implantitis is the most common reason for a late failure and can occur even after years of successful osseointegration. The role of microbial plaque accumulation in the development of peri-implantitis has been well documented. On the other hand, the ideal method of implant surface decontamination to re-establish the health of peri-implant tissue remains to be determined. Removal of bacterial deposits is essential in the treatment of peri-implant infections, and various therapeutic approaches have been described in the literature, including mechanical debridement, disinfection with chemotherapeutic agents, and laser therapy. Recently, there has been a plenitude of scientific data regarding the use of laser irradiation to achieve titanium surface decontamination. Thus, research is focusing on lasers' potential use in the treatment of peri-implantitis. The aim of this literature review is to analyze and evaluate the efficacy of laser therapy for the treatment of peri-implantitis.
