In vitro effect of laser irradiation on cementum-bound endotoxin isolated from periodontally diseased roots
Journal
Journal of periodontology
Journal Volume
73
Journal Issue
11
Date Issued
2002-11
Author(s)
Abstract
In a previous study, we evaluated the in vivo effects of an Nd:YAG laser on periodontal disease by measuring crevicular interleukin (IL)-1beta levels before and after laser application. It was found that laser therapy was less effective than traditional scaling and root planing. These results might be due to incomplete removal of microbial residues and cementum-bound endotoxin on root surfaces by the laser. In this study, we explored the in vitro effectiveness of an Nd:YAG laser for the elimination of cementum-bound endotoxin by measuring IL-1beta changes in stimulated monocytes.
Subjects
Dental cementum | Endotoxins | Interleukin-1β | Lasers/therapeutic use | Limulus amebocyte assay | Monocytes | Planing | Scaling
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Type
journal article