title: Wound healing of periodontal pockets using the diode laser: an interview.
abstract: Laser technology appears to have a promising future in dentistry While these devices are still in their infancy it is important to understand the interaction of laser energy on the intraoral structures of the patient, and to evaluate its effect on bacteria responsible for periodontal disease. The following is an interview that relates the details of one important investigation into tissue response as conducted by the Department of Periodontics and Endodontics, SUNY at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine.
authors.forename: Sebastian
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ciancio
mesh_terms: D000190:Actinomyces / Q000528:radiation effects; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation; D012534:Dental Scaling; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D010514:Periodontal Pocket / Q000382:microbiology / Q000601:surgery*; D016745:Root Planing