Principle and routine operation of laser assisted periodontal surgery.
10.3760/cma.j.cn112144-20230228-00063
- VernacularTitle:激光辅助牙周手术治疗原理与操作常规
- Author:
Cheng Cheng LIU
1
;
Shu MENG
1
;
Yi DING
1
Author Information
1. Department of Periodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Chengdu 610041, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:
Chinese Journal of Stomatology
2023;58(5):498-505
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Periodontitis is one of the most common infectious oral diseases, which can cause destruction of periodontal supporting tissues and even tooth mobility and loss. Controlling infection, eliminating inflammation, restoring the physiological shape of periodontal tissues, and meeting functional and aesthetic needs are the main goals of periodontal treatment. When periodontitis develops to a more severe stage, surgical treatment is necessary to handle soft and hard tissues for good treatment results. Since the development of the first Nd:YAG laser dedicated to dental medicine by Myers in 1990, over 30 years of clinical and basic research have shown that lasers have tremendous potential in assisting periodontal surgery. This article summarizes the principles and operational routines of laser-assisted periodontal surgery, aiming to provide clinical reference for diagnosis and treatment.
