Comparison of Nd:YAG laser versus scaling and root planing in periodontal therapy
Journal
Journal of periodontology
Journal Volume
70
Journal Issue
11
Date Issued
1999-11
Author(s)
Abstract
The Nd:YAG laser has recently been used in the treatment of periodontal disease. However, although a clinical reduction of probing depth and gingival inflammation to this new approach has been reported, it has not been fully evaluated. Interleukin-1 beta (IL- 1beta), a potent stimulator of bone resorption, has been identified in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF), which is closely associated with periodontal destruction. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of Nd:YAG laser treatment versus scaling/root planing (SRP) treatment on crevicular IL-1beta levels in 52 sampled sites obtained from 8 periodontitis patients.
Subjects
Comparison studies | Gingival crevicular fluid/analysis | Interleukin-1 | Lasers/therapeutic use | Periodontitis/therapy | Planing | Scaling
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Type
journal article