title: [Treatment of periimplantitis with laser or ultrasound. A review of the literature].
abstract: In addition to conventional treatment modalities (mechanical and chemical), the use of different lasers has been increasingly proposed for the treatment of peri-implantitis. Results from both controlled clinical and basic studies have pointed to the high potential of an Er:YAG-laser. Its excellent ability to effectively ablate dental calculus without producing major thermal side-effects to adjacent tissue has been demonstrated in numerous studies. Recently, a new ultrasonic device has been used for the treatment of periodontal and peri-implantitis infections. Preliminary clinical data indicate that treatment with both treatment procedures may positively influence peri-implant healing. The aim of the present review paper is to evaluate, based on the available evidence, the use of an Er:YAG-laser and a newly introduced ultrasonic device for treatment of peri-implantitis in comparison to a conventional treatment approach.
authors.affiliation: Poliklinik für Zahnärztliche Chirurgie und Aufnahme, Westdeutsche Kieferklinik, Heinrich-Heine-Universität, Düsseldorf, Deutschland. info@frank-schwarz.de
authors.forename: Frank
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Schwarz
authors.forename: Katrin
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Bieling
authors.forename: Anton
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sculean
authors.forename: Monika
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Herten
authors.forename: Jürgen
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Becker
mesh_terms: D018441:Biofilms; D015921:Dental Implants / Q000382:microbiology*; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy; D004871:Erbium; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D010518:Periodontitis / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy*; D016966:Porphyromonas gingivalis; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D013298:Streptococcus sanguis; D014464:Ultrasonic Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation*
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants; D004871:Erbium